Barriers of General Practitioner Regarding Helicobacter Pylori.

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

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.

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.

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.