Table 2.
Correlation between responders’ status and definition of cholestasis
| Demographic variable | Definition of NC is direct bilirubin >20% total bilirubin, n (%) | Work up for cholestasis is mandatory if jaundice >2 weeks, n (%) | Stool color (pale stool) is important history for evaluating NC, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | |||
| Pediatric intern | 7 (5.1.) | 20 (16.1) | 5 (3.6) |
| Pediatric resident | 73 (52.9) | 64 (51.6) | 72 (52.6) |
| Pediatric specialist | 22 (15.9) | 20 (16.1) | 32 (23.4) |
| Pediatric consultant | 25 (18.1) | 10 (8.1) | 19 (13.9) |
| Family physicians | 11 (8.0) | 10 (8.1) | 9 (6.6) |
| Total | 138 (28.3) | 124 (25.4) | 137 (28.1) |
| P | <0.001 | <0.001 | <0.001 |
| Institution type | |||
| University hospital | 5 (3.7) | 20 (16.1) | 3 (2.2) |
| Government hospital | 94 (69.1) | 49 (39.5) | 66 (48.9) |
| Private hospital | 37 (27.2) | 55 (44.4) | 66 (48.9) |
| P | <0.001 | <0.001 | <0.001 |
NC – Neonatal cholestasis