ArticleKorean journal of family medicine2026
Clinical practice guidelines improve diagnosis and management of childhood obesity: a survey amongst primary care doctors in Klang Valley, Malaysia.
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- Family medicine for all stages of life: turning knowledge into actionable care.Korean journal of family medicine · 2026Article
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backgroundChildhood obesity is increasing globally. Primary care doctors are well-positioned to identify children with obesity. This study aimed to assess the usage of clinical practice guidelines (CPG) to determine obesity and the knowledge of primary care doctors regarding childhood obesity.
methodsAn online survey was conducted between November 2023 and February 2024 among primary care doctors in Klang Valley, Malaysia. The questions assessed doctors' knowledge, practices, beliefs, and usage of the CPG in managing childhood obesity.
resultsThere were 246 participants during the study period. Among the doctors, 101 (41%) knew the correct definition of "childhood overweight" while 120 (49%) doctors used the CPG. Doctors using the CPG had higher odds of knowing the correct management (odds ratio [OR], 2.65; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.30-5.41; P=0.006). Doctors using the CPG had higher odds of screening for childhood obesity complications and measuring body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, and pubertal status. Multivariate analysis showed that doctors working in government clinics (OR, 3.56; 95% CI, 2.01-6.32; P<0.001), having postgraduate training (OR, 3.95; 95% CI, 2.08-7.51; P<0.001) and having worked less than 5 years (OR, 4.53; 95% CI, 1.85-11.08; P<0.001) had higher odds of using the CPG. Doctors working in government clinics (OR, 5.93; 95% CI, 1.95-18.05; P=0.002) and used the CPG (OR, 7.26; 95% CI, 2.09-25.27; P=0.002) had higher odds of measuring the BMI.
conclusionKnowledge regarding diagnosis and management of childhood obesity among primary care doctors is still lacking. CPG on childhood obesity could be a useful tool for improving the diagnosis, management, and screening of childhood obesity.
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