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Clare R Dieppe¹, Manoj Kumar, Ilana Crome

¹Emergency Department, Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom. cdieppe@doctors.org.uk

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Pediatric trainees in the UK recognize the importance of addressing sexual health, substance misuse, and self-harm. However, they report insufficient training and confidence in managing these critical areas.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric medicine
Medical education
Adolescent health

Background:

Specialist Registrars (pediatric trainees) play a crucial role in adolescent healthcare.
Key areas of exploratory behavior like sexual health, substance misuse, and self-harm require specialized attention.
Understanding trainee preparedness is vital for effective pediatric care.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the priority given to sexual health, substance misuse, and self-harm by UK pediatric trainees.
To determine the prevalence of these issues encountered by trainees.
To evaluate trainees' ability to recognize, diagnose, and manage these conditions.

Main Methods:

The study surveyed Specialist Registrars across the United Kingdom.
Investigated perceptions of priority, prevalence, and diagnostic/management skills.
Focused on three key areas: sexual health, substance misuse, and self-harm.

Main Results:

Trainees acknowledge the significance of diagnosis and intervention in these areas.
A notable gap exists in formal training provided to pediatric registrars.
Trainees express a lack of confidence and perceived skills in managing these complex issues.

Conclusions:

Despite recognizing importance, pediatric trainees lack adequate skills and confidence.
Enhanced training is crucial to equip future pediatricians for managing sexual health, substance misuse, and self-harm.
Addressing these training deficits will improve adolescent patient care.