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Survey showed that very few paediatric residents in Southwest Nigeria were interested in specialising in gastroenterology.

Authors: ABOLURIN Olufunmilola

Publication Type: Journal article

Journal: Acta Paediatrica

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Aim: Paediatric gastroenterology remains an under-recognised sub-speciality in Africa. We determined the preferred sub-specialities among paediatric residents in Southwest Nigeria and what influenced whether they chose paediatric gastroenterology.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey of paediatric residents in seven teaching hospitals in Southwest Nigeria. A self-administered questionnaire was used to obtain information on their socio-demographics, educational attainment, choice of sub-speciality and the factors influencing that choice.

Results: Of 144 eligible paediatric residents, 124 (86.1%) completed the survey. Their mean age was 35.0 ± 1.7 years, and 83 (66.9%) were females. The majority (94.4%) had already chosen their sub-speciality, and nearly two-thirds (65.0%) made the decision during training. The most popular sub-speciality was neonatology (30.6%), and only three (2.4%) residents chose gastroenterology. Factors influencing the choice of sub-speciality were perceived ability (85.3%) and academic experience (83.8%). Financial reasons were less frequent (32.5%). Lack of diagnostic equipment (30.6%) and role models (21.0%) were the most frequent reasons for residents being disinterested in paediatric gastroenterology.

Conclusion: Few residents were interested in paediatric gastroenterology and there is a need to encourage interest in this subject at an early stage in their training and provide more diagnostic equipment and greater mentorship.

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ABOLURIN,O. . (2022). Survey showed that very few paediatric residents in Southwest Nigeria were interested in specialising in gastroenterology., 111 (), 2216-2216.

ABOLURIN,O. . "Survey showed that very few paediatric residents in Southwest Nigeria were interested in specialising in gastroenterology." 111, no (), (2022): 2216-2216.

ABOLURIN,O. and . (2022). Survey showed that very few paediatric residents in Southwest Nigeria were interested in specialising in gastroenterology., 111 (), pp2216-2216.

ABOLURINO, . Survey showed that very few paediatric residents in Southwest Nigeria were interested in specialising in gastroenterology.. 2022, 111 ():2216-2216.

ABOLURIN,Olufunmilola , . "Survey showed that very few paediatric residents in Southwest Nigeria were interested in specialising in gastroenterology.", 111 . (2022) : 2216-2216.

A.Olufunmilola , "Survey showed that very few paediatric residents in Southwest Nigeria were interested in specialising in gastroenterology." vol.111, no., pp. 2216-2216, 2022.

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