We explored, through a national survey, pediatrician beliefs and misconceptions that could interfere with early referral of patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. A total of 831 pediatricians participated. Approximately one-half of the respondents underestimated the incidence of the disease and thought that pain was the leading symptom of oligoarticular forms.
Keywords: beliefs; biological therapy; health survey; juvenile idiopathic arthritis; methotrexate; pediatrics; referral.
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