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Determinants of Pediatricians' Satisfaction With Managing Developmental and Behavioral Disorders in Saudi Arabia

Faisal O AlQurashi1, Sarah H AlShawaf1, Dina W Abdulghani1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Medical Archives (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
|March 2, 2026
PubMed

Insights

Pediatrician satisfaction in managing childhood developmental disorders in Saudi Arabia is linked to nationality, training, and experience. Institutional support and clinical exposure significantly boost satisfaction levels.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Child Development
  • Behavioral Health

Background:

  • Pediatricians are vital in managing childhood developmental and behavioral disorders.
  • Assessing pediatrician satisfaction is key to enhancing care quality.
  • Satisfaction levels of pediatricians in Saudi Arabia regarding these disorders are understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate factors influencing pediatrician satisfaction in managing developmental and behavioral disorders within Saudi Arabia.

Main Methods:

  • A nationwide cross-sectional study surveyed 229 pediatricians using an electronic questionnaire.
  • Data collected included sociodemographics, clinical practice, training, and institutional support.
  • Statistical analysis identified factors associated with satisfaction.

Main Results:

  • Satisfaction varied by nationality, training location, and experience; Saudi pediatricians, locally trained, and experienced ones reported higher satisfaction.
  • Institutional support and clinical exposure were positively correlated with higher satisfaction.
  • Nationality, local training, and years of experience were significant predictors of satisfaction.

Conclusions:

  • Clinical and institutional factors significantly impact pediatrician satisfaction in managing developmental and behavioral disorders.
  • Targeted interventions in training and support are recommended to improve developmental care.
  • Enhancing pediatrician confidence and competence in developmental care is crucial for Saudi Arabia.
Abstract

Keywords:
ChildrenDevelopmental disordersHealthcarePediatriciansSaudi Arabia

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