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.

Study Overview

• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Conditions: H.Pylori Infection

Detailed Description

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.

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Estimated): 300

Contacts and Locations

• Study Contact: Name: Mohanad Abd_Elaleem Sayed; Phone Number: 01122085058; Email: Mohanadabdelalim@gmail.com
• Study Contact Backup: Name: Mohamed Abdel-Sabour Mohamed Mekky Abdel-Sabour Mohamed Mekky; Phone Number: +20 10 12569456; Email: m.mekky@aun.edu.eg

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Child; Adult; Older Adult
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

cross-sectional, observational study.

Conducted in primary health care centers,

outpatient clinics, and general hospitals in Up

Egypt (e.g., Assiut, Sohag, Qena, Minya, Luxo

Aswan).

Description

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.

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Number of groups / cohorts

1

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort

Demographic , knowledge , Practices , attitude and barriers; Section A: demographic data (age, gender, years of experience, workplace) Section B: knowledge (transmission, symptoms, diagnostic methods,. treatment guidelines) Section C: attitude (perceived importance, confidence in diagnosis/treatment) Section D: practice (frequency of testing, treatment regimen used). Section E: barriers (e.g., Lack of resources, guidelines, time constraints, patient adherence)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Knowledge	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."	After history and examination by 1 hour.
Attitudes	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."	After history and examination by 1 hour.
Practices	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."	After history and examination by 1 hour.
Perceived Barriers	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."	After history and examination by 1 hour.

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Assiut University

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Estimated): December 15, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): October 15, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 15, 2026

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: September 29, 2025
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: December 7, 2025
• First Posted (Actual): December 16, 2025

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): December 16, 2025
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: December 7, 2025
• Last Verified: September 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: H.pylori infection
• Other Study ID Numbers: Helicobacter Pylori

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No