Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder and pediatricians play a critical role in early diagnosis. This study was conducted to evaluate the knowledge, beliefs, and experiences of pediatric residents and pediatricians about ASD. A 35-item questionnaire consisting of two sections was administered. The diagnostic features section consisted of questions measuring the level of knowledge about diagnostic criteria of ASD. The general knowledge and beliefs section consisted of questions about beliefs and experiences regarding ASD. The study consisted of 101 participants. Mean score obtained by all participants from the diagnostic features section was 5.78 ± 1.65. The mean scores obtained by residents and pediatricians from the diagnostic features section were 5.35 ± 1.5 and 6.31 ± 1.68. Pediatricians obtained higher scores significantly than residents from diagnostic features section (t = −2.99, p = 0.004). The mean scores obtained by residents and pediatricians from section of general knowledge and beliefs were 13.69 ± 3 and 14.48 ± 3.15. This difference was not significant (t = −1.27, p = 0.225). This study suggests that participants' knowledge and awareness about ASD was insufficient and while pediatricians knew more about the diagnostic criteria, their awareness and approach regarding ASD were no different from pediatric residents in general practice.

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在土耳其的一个中心评估儿科住院医师和儿科医生对自闭症谱系障碍的知识和意识

自闭症谱系障碍 (ASD) 是一种神经发育障碍，儿科医生在早期诊断中发挥着关键作用。本研究旨在评估儿科住院医师和儿科医生对 ASD 的知识、信念和经验。进行了由两个部分组成的 35 项问卷。诊断特征部分由测量 ASD 诊断标准知识水平的问题组成。一般知识和信念部分包括有关 ASD 的信念和经验的问题。该研究由 101 名参与者组成。所有参与者从诊断特征部分获得的平均得分为 5.78 ± 1.65。住院医师和儿科医生从诊断特征部分获得的平均分数为 5.35 ± 1.5 和 6.31 ± 1.68。t  =  -2.99，p  =  0.004）。住院医师和儿科医生从一般知识和信仰部分获得的平均分数为 13.69 ± 3 和 14.48 ± 3.15。这种差异并不显着（t  = -1.27，p  = 0.225）。这项研究表明，参与者对 ASD 的知识和认识不足，虽然儿科医生对诊断标准了解更多，但他们对 ASD 的认识和方法与一般实践中的儿科住院医师没有什么不同。