ISSN 1662-4009 (online)

ey0021.13-8 | Endocrinology | ESPEYB21

13.8. Experiences and challenges with congenital hypothyroidism newborn screening in Indonesia: a national cross-sectional survey

AB Pulungan , HA Puteri , M Faizi , PL Hofman , A Utari , JP Chanoine

Brief Summary: This cross-sectional survey of healthcare professionals and administrators in Indonesia investigated the many challenges raised during implementation of a national newborn screening program for congenital hypothyroidism (CH).Despite initiation of Newborn Screening (NBS) for CH in Indonesia between 2000 and 2010 and expansion more recently, only 2.3% of newborns were screened in 2022. This national survey aimed to identify barriers to wider...