Table 2.
PCPs’ knowledge of paediatric NAFLD
| Correctly identified an association between NAFLD and metabolic syndrome | |
|---|---|
| Yes | 31 (86%) |
| No | 0 (0%) |
| Unsure | 5 (14%) |
| Correctly identified that NAFLD can lead to cirrhosis | |
| Yes | 30 (83%) |
| No | 0 (0%) |
| Unsure | 6 (17%) |
| Correctly identified that NASH means inflammation | |
| Yes | 28 (78%) |
| No | 1 (3%) |
| Unsure | 7 (19%) |
| Correctly identified that NASH does not mean cirrhosis | |
| Yes | 28 (78%) |
| No | 1 (3%) |
| Unsure | 7 |
| Correctly identified that NASH does not mean fibrosis | |
| Yes | 11 (31%) |
| No | 5 (14%) |
| Unsure | 10 (28%) |
| Correctly identified NASH as a more severe condition | |
| Yes | 18 (50%) |
| No | 2 (6%) |
| Unsure | 16 (44%) |
| Correctly identified that NASH is not associated with excess alcohol intake | |
| Yes | 28 (78%) |
| No | 2 (6%) |
| Unsure | 6 |
NAFLD Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease; NASH Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis; PCP Primary care physician.