Barriers of General Practitioner Regarding Helicobacter Pylori.

This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and clinical practices of general practitioners regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection. The study also seeks to identify the main barriers that prevent proper management of the condition. The central hypothesis is that gaps in knowledge and challenges in clinical practice contribute to variations in how general practitioners diagnose and treat H. pylori infection.

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Key information

Conditions

H.Pylori Infection

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

This study explores the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of general practitioners regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection. It also examines the barriers that may affect appropriate clinical decision-making in managing this common gastrointestinal condition. By assessing physicians' understanding of recommended diagnostic techniques, treatment regimens, and follow-up strategies, the study aims to identify areas where education or system-level improvements may be needed.

The study hypothesizes that insufficient knowledge of current guidelines, limited access to diagnostic tests, and patient-related or system-related barriers contribute to inconsistent management of H. pylori infection among general practitioners. The findings may help inform future training programs and improve patient care outcomes.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Licensed general practitioners actively working primary health care centers, outpatients clinics and general hospitals in Upper Egypt( Assuit, Minya, Sohag, Qena, luxor and Aswan).

Exclusion criteria

Specialists in gastroenterology.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Knowledge

Time frame: After history and examination by 1 hour.

Level of knowledge about H. pylori infection among General Practitioners" "Measured using a questionnaire of X items (e.g., 15 multiple-choice questions). The total knowledge score will be calculated as the percentage of correct answers."
Attitudes

Time frame: After history and examination by 1 hour.

Attitudes of General Practitioners towards diagnosis and treatment of H. pylori infection" "Measured using an X-point Likert scale (e.g., 5-point) on Y items (e.g., 10 statements). A mean score will be calculated for each participant."
Practices

Time frame: After history and examination by 1 hour.

Clinical practices of General Practitioners in managing H. pylori infection" "Measured using questions regarding frequency of testing and types of treatment regimens prescribed. Percentages for each practice will be calculated."
Perceived Barriers

Time frame: After history and examination by 1 hour.

Barriers reported by General Practitioners in diagnosing and treating H. pylori infection" "Measured using a checklist or Likert scale containing specific barriers (e.g., lack of resources, time constraints, guideline clarity). Frequencies or scores for each barrier will be calculated."

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Mohamed Abdel-Sabour Mohamed Mekky Abdel-Sabour Mohamed Mekky

CONTACT

[email protected]

+20 10 12569456

Mohanad Abd_Elaleem Sayed

CONTACT

[email protected]

01122085058

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Assiut University

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Registry information

Official study title

Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Barriersof General Practitioner RegardingHelicobacter Pylori Diagnosis andTreatment

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Dec 16, 2025
Registry last updated: Dec 16, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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