Research Article

Investigating the Level of Knowledge of Pediatricians and Pediatric Residents About Peer Bullying in Children

Volume: 18 Number: 6 November 18, 2024
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Investigating the Level of Knowledge of Pediatricians and Pediatric Residents About Peer Bullying in Children

Abstract

Objective: In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge and approaches of pediatricians and pediatric residents, who have a key role in the recognition and prevention of peer bullying. Material and Methods: Pediatricians and pediatric residents working in Ankara provincial center were included in the study and their level of knowledge about peer bullying was evaluated. Results: It was found that nearly half of the pediatricians and pediatric residents (48.9%, n=152) observed peer bullying during their professional lives. However, their level of knowledge on this issue was found to be insufficient and only 15.8% (n=49) of the participants stated that they knew how to approach peer bullying. It was determined that 15.4% of the participants (n=48) knew the risk factors related to peer bullying and among those who knew, the number of pediatricians (n=30) were more than pediatric residents (n=18). In our study, it was observed that only 4.8% of the participants (n=15) received training on peer bullying. Conclusion: Families, teachers, school administrators and physicians have critical duties in relation to peer bullying, which is common all over the world and in our country. Among these groups, it is especially important for pediatricians to have sufficient knowledge and awareness by receiving trainings on the subject, to be able to detect the symptoms of peer bullying at an early stage and to effectively carry out the necessary interventions to reduce the number of bullying victims.

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Ethical Statement

The study was carried out with the permission of Ethics Commission of the Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (Date: 16.04.2024, Decision No: 07). The research adhered to the ethical rules and the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Sciences (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

August 7, 2024

Publication Date

November 18, 2024

Submission Date

May 28, 2024

Acceptance Date

July 9, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 18 Number: 6

APA
Şeker Yıkmaz, H., Çuhacı Çakır, B., & Duyan Çamurdan, A. (2024). Investigating the Level of Knowledge of Pediatricians and Pediatric Residents About Peer Bullying in Children. Türkiye Çocuk Hastalıkları Dergisi, 18(6), 381-386. https://doi.org/10.12956/tchd.1489820
AMA
1.Şeker Yıkmaz H, Çuhacı Çakır B, Duyan Çamurdan A. Investigating the Level of Knowledge of Pediatricians and Pediatric Residents About Peer Bullying in Children. Turkish J Pediatr Dis. 2024;18(6):381-386. doi:10.12956/tchd.1489820
Chicago
Şeker Yıkmaz, Hülya, Bahar Çuhacı Çakır, and Aysu Duyan Çamurdan. 2024. “Investigating the Level of Knowledge of Pediatricians and Pediatric Residents About Peer Bullying in Children”. Türkiye Çocuk Hastalıkları Dergisi 18 (6): 381-86. https://doi.org/10.12956/tchd.1489820.
EndNote
Şeker Yıkmaz H, Çuhacı Çakır B, Duyan Çamurdan A (November 1, 2024) Investigating the Level of Knowledge of Pediatricians and Pediatric Residents About Peer Bullying in Children. Türkiye Çocuk Hastalıkları Dergisi 18 6 381–386.
IEEE
[1]H. Şeker Yıkmaz, B. Çuhacı Çakır, and A. Duyan Çamurdan, “Investigating the Level of Knowledge of Pediatricians and Pediatric Residents About Peer Bullying in Children”, Turkish J Pediatr Dis, vol. 18, no. 6, pp. 381–386, Nov. 2024, doi: 10.12956/tchd.1489820.
ISNAD
Şeker Yıkmaz, Hülya - Çuhacı Çakır, Bahar - Duyan Çamurdan, Aysu. “Investigating the Level of Knowledge of Pediatricians and Pediatric Residents About Peer Bullying in Children”. Türkiye Çocuk Hastalıkları Dergisi 18/6 (November 1, 2024): 381-386. https://doi.org/10.12956/tchd.1489820.
JAMA
1.Şeker Yıkmaz H, Çuhacı Çakır B, Duyan Çamurdan A. Investigating the Level of Knowledge of Pediatricians and Pediatric Residents About Peer Bullying in Children. Turkish J Pediatr Dis. 2024;18:381–386.
MLA
Şeker Yıkmaz, Hülya, et al. “Investigating the Level of Knowledge of Pediatricians and Pediatric Residents About Peer Bullying in Children”. Türkiye Çocuk Hastalıkları Dergisi, vol. 18, no. 6, Nov. 2024, pp. 381-6, doi:10.12956/tchd.1489820.
Vancouver
1.Hülya Şeker Yıkmaz, Bahar Çuhacı Çakır, Aysu Duyan Çamurdan. Investigating the Level of Knowledge of Pediatricians and Pediatric Residents About Peer Bullying in Children. Turkish J Pediatr Dis. 2024 Nov. 1;18(6):381-6. doi:10.12956/tchd.1489820


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