Retinoblastoma awareness among first contact physicians in Jordan

Yousef, Yacoub A.; AlNawaiseh, Tamara; AlJabari, Reem; Muhsen, Sana; Al-Nawaiseh, Ibrahim

doi:10.1080/13816810.2019.1605387

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“…Almost all pediatricians (n = 46, 95.8%) would immediately refer a child with leukocoria to an ophthalmologist. In another study on retinoblastoma awareness in Jordan, only 2% of pediatricians scored a proficiency grade in the questionnaire and only 63% of pediatricians knew that retinoblastoma required urgent management [ 9 ].…”

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Knowledge of and attitude to eye disorders among pediatricians in North Jordan

Ababneh

Khriesat

Dalu

et al. 2021

Annals of Medicine &Amp; Surgery

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Purpose To assess the general knowledge of and attitude to various common eye conditions in children among pediatricians in north Jordan. Methods This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. An exploratory questionnaire was developed by the research team to collect the necessary qualitative information. Results In total, 48 pediatricians participated in the study. Around two-thirds performed eye examinations in children; however, only 10.4% (n = 5) carried out eye exams routinely as part of every child's health visit. The most common test done was assessment of red reflex, which was performed by only 60.4% (n = 29) of responders. Almost all participants (95.8%, n = 46) recognized the risk factors for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). The majority of pediatricians (n = 46, 95.8%) would immediately refer a child with suspected glaucoma to an ophthalmologist. In regard to leukocoria, the majority recognized cataract (n = 38, 79.2%) and retinoblastoma (n = 40, 83.3%) as major causes of this condition. Almost all pediatricians (n = 46, 95.8%) would immediately refer a child with leukocoria to an ophthalmologist. On the subject of refractive errors, only 62.5% (n = 30) of physicians confirmed that refractive errors could occur in children of any age and that they may need glasses. Nonetheless, 70.8% (n = 34) stated that refractive errors could be a cause of squint in children. Amblyopia and underlying central causes of squint were a major concern for most responders with 68.8% (n = 33) and 75% (n = 36), respectively. Conclusion Although the knowledge of and attitude to eye disease among pediatricians were at a satisfactory level, the degree of collaboration with ophthalmologists is limited. More workshops need to be held for pediatricians.

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Knowledge of and attitude to eye disorders among pediatricians in North Jordan

Ababneh

Khriesat

Dalu

et al. 2021

Annals of Medicine &Amp; Surgery

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“…However not all features of group D tumors carry the same prognosis, 11 therefore physicians may justify conservative treatment in selected patients. Around two-thirds of retinoblastoma patients have unilateral disease 12 and owing to lack of early detection by firstcontact physicians, 13 the disease is usually advanced at presentation. Despite the uncertainty of the treatment outcomes, most parents still opt for a trial to salvage the globe as the psychosocial impact of enucleation is distressing particularly in developing countries due to lack of social acceptance.…”

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Management and Outcomes of Unilateral Group D Tumors in Retinoblastoma

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AlJboor

Toro

et al. 2021

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“…Our results are also in line with previous studies that addressed the knowledge of retinoblastoma and various tumours. [20][21][22] In a recent large multinational study (the Global Retinoblastoma Study Group) that involved 4351 newly diagnosed patients with retinoblastoma recruited from 278 retinoblastoma centres in 153 countries, the authors reported that the majority of the patients (84.7%) involved in this study were from LMICs. 15 They also found that children from LMICs were diagnosed at older ages (median age of…”

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“…13 Several studies reported similar needs for raising the healthcare professionals' knowledge of cancer or health-related issues. 22,24,25 Several studies emphasised the need for appropriate steps to enhance the knowledge of the general population and healthcare professionals. 26,27 Many studies revealed that healthcare professionals are the most referred to, and the most preferred source of information for cancer patients.…”

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Knowledge and awareness of the general population and healthcare providers about retinoblastoma: It is time to know the glow

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Retinoblastoma is the most frequent primary intraocular tumour in childhood. Early detection of retinoblastoma is the key to successful management with a higher chance of survival. This study aims to assess the knowledge of the general population and healthcare providers about retinoblastoma in term of presentation, risk factors, timing for diagnosis, and complications.A cross-sectional study using an online survey was conducted in three Arab countries (Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq) between 28 August and 16 September 2020.The questionnaire tool was constructed based on an extensive literature review to explore the study's aim and objectives. Logistic regression was used to identify predictors of better knowledge about retinoblastoma.A total of 3676 participants were involved in the study (Jordan = 2654, Saudi Arabia = 604, and Iraq = 418). The average retinoblastoma knowledge score for the whole study population was 6.25 (SD = 4.12) out of 21, representing 29.8% (out of the maximum possible total score). Participants aged above 50 years old, married individuals, those with a secondary education level, those who work as professionals in industry, those who have more than four children, and those who reported that they were not in direct contact with a large number of children were less likely to be knowledgeable about retinoblastoma presentation, risk factors, the timing for diagnosis, and complications (P < .05).Early detection is the cornerstone for decreasing morbidity and mortality among children with retinoblastoma. However, the awareness and knowledge about retinoblastoma are very limited in our study population. Efforts should be directed at increasing awareness of both the general population and healthcare providers regarding retinoblastoma. Policymakers are responsible for improving knowledge and awareness about retinoblastoma to facilitate early detection of the disease by 2 of 11 | NASER Et Al. | INTRODUC TI ONRetinoblastoma is the most frequent primary intraocular tumour in childhood and accounts for about 3% of all malignancies in children younger than 15 years old. 1 It originates from primitive retinoblasts and initiated by biallelic mutation of the retinoblastoma tumour-suppressor gene (RB1 gene) with a tendency towards cone differentiation. 2 In children with retinoblastoma, the most common presenting and warning sign is leukocoria (60%), followed by strabismus (20%). The remaining 20% present atypical signs, including inflammation of the eye or uveitis, ocular neovascularisation, haemorrhage, glaucoma, hypopyon, and orbital cellulitis. 3 However, these signs are considered late signs with a poor prognosis for both globe salvage and survival. 4 In developing countries, the most frequent presenting sign is extraocular involvement with proptosis. 3 The annual incidence of retinoblastoma is one in 15 000 to 20 000 live births, representing about 9000 new cases each year in the world with no gender, ethnic, or geographical predilection. Of those new cases, more than 80% are from low-and middle-incom...

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Retinoblastoma awareness among first contact physicians in Jordan

Cited by 14 publications

References 13 publications

Knowledge of and attitude to eye disorders among pediatricians in North Jordan

Knowledge of and attitude to eye disorders among pediatricians in North Jordan

Management and Outcomes of Unilateral Group D Tumors in Retinoblastoma

Knowledge and awareness of the general population and healthcare providers about retinoblastoma: It is time to know the glow

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