ESPE Abstracts

Introduction: As Indonesia begins implementing newborn screening (NBS) for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), pediatricians must be prepared to promptly and correctly diagnose and manage CAH. The aimof this study was to explore the knowledge, perspectives and experience of Indonesian pediatricians and pediatric residents regarding CAH.Methods: A cross-sectional electronic survey via Google Form was disseminated during...

Introduction: General practitioners (GP) are often the first point of contact for patients presenting with symptoms of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). With a limited number of pediatricians and pediatric endocrinologists as well as the upcoming universal implementation of CAH newborn screening (NBS) in Indonesia, the role of GPs in the diagnosis and emergency management of CAH cannot be overstated. This is the first study to explore the knowledge, attitu...

Introduction: Indonesia, an archipelago with approximately 17,000 islands and 34 provinces has around 4.8 million babies born annually, yet only 2-3% undergo newborn screening (NBS) resulting in high preventable disease burdens. Currently, the country only has 1 newborn screening project which will be relaunched and aimed to cover 30-40% of babies. Health policy plays a huge role in determining the day-to-day lives of children, families, and health professiona...