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...

Background: Vitamin D deficiency in children is a common cause of rickets, and a potential risk factor for extraskeletal adverse health outcomes. Its prevalence in Haiti has not been assessed.Objective and hypotheses: To examine the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in dark-skinned young children in Haiti.Method: Cross-sectional study of healthy Haitian children 9 months to 6 years across thr...

Background: Children living with paediatric endocrine conditions in resource-poor countries experience inequitable rates of preventable mortality and morbidity. Reducing preventable mortality will help member states committed to delivering on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 3.2.1, 3.2.2 and 3.4. CLAN (Caring & Living As Neighbours) has been improving health outcomes for children living with CAH in resource poor countries since 2004,...