Counseling strategies for nutritional anemia by family physicians in Saudi Arabia, 2016: Implication for training
Context: Prevalence of nutritional anemia among Saudi female and children is evident and has been reflected in different studies, most of researchers conclude that there is a gap in dietary counseling in addition to the poor awareness of community about appropriate dietary habits; this study is tryi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2017-12-01
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| Series: | Family Medicine and Community Health |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/cscript/fmch/2017/00000005/00000004/art00004 |
| Summary: | Context: Prevalence of nutritional anemia among Saudi female and children is evident and has been reflected in different studies, most of researchers conclude that there is a gap in dietary counseling in addition to the poor awareness of community about appropriate dietary habits; this study is trying to assess counseling behavior and training competency of family physician at primary health centers with respect to nutritional anemia. Objective: Study objective is to assess general beliefs, practice, and level of training in counseling by family physician. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study design; data collected using self-administered questionnaire provided to the doctor at clinic site. Results: The most commonly learned counseling technique in order as follows motivational interviewing (68%), cognitive behavioral therapy (58%), and 15-Minute Hour approach (53%). Conclusion: This study confirms the presence of positive counseling beliefs and practices by family physicians; however, the result is also reflects the current reluctant state of family physicians in devoting ample time for nutritional anemia counseling. |
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| ISSN: | 2305-6983 2009-8774 |