Introduction: With Indonesia introducing newborn screening (NBS) for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) in 2024, it is anticipated that the number of diagnosed CAH cases will rise. Therefore, it is crucial that healthcare professionals, especially pediatricians, are adequately prepared to diagnose and manage CAH. This study aims to explore the knowledge, perspectives and experiences of pediatric residents and pediatricians in Indonesia towards CAH. Methods: This is a cross sectional study based on a newly developed electronic survey that was made available online and was disseminated during a national webinar conducted by Global Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes (GPED). Results: A total of 416 respondents consisting of 257 pediatric residents and 159 pediatricians participated in this study. Pediatric residents and pediatricians had similar levels of CAH knowledge. Significant factors affecting level of knowledge include age, number of cases managed, past experience in encountering CAH cases, and length of working as a pediatrician. The majority of respondents (77.6%) encountered a CAH case later during their residency. Only 15.1% of respondents felt that they had sufficient knowledge to manage CAH cases and the majority of respondents expressed the need for more training to anticipate increased cases of CAH through newborn screening programs. Conclusion: As Indonesia advances toward universal NBS for CAH, the knowledge, training, and resource gaps identified in this study should be addressed. The preparedness of pediatricians to manage CAH must be placed as a priority to ensure that children diagnosed through NBS attain quality care.
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