The knowledge of healthcare professionals with regard to the treatment and prevention of head lice.
Int J Environ Health Res
; 13(1): 11-5, 2003 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
This study examined the knowledge and practice of healthcare professionals regarding the prevention and treatment of head lice 18 months after dissemination of local guidelines. A self-administered postal questionnaire was sent to all primary healthcare professionals (general practitioners and practice nurses), community healthcare professionals (community paediatricians, health visitors and school nurses) and pharmacists in South Staffordshire health district, UK. The overall response rate was 48% (range 24-63%). Compared to other groups community healthcare professionals were more likely to refer to the guidelines and have adequate knowledge of treatment and prevention; pharmacists were least likely to refer to the guidelines; and primary healthcare professionals were most likely to have poor knowledge about prevention and treatment. Overall, healthcare professionals' knowledge regarding prevention methods was significantly better than their knowledge of treatment methods (63% vs. 5%, P <0.00001). In conclusion, the results of this study suggest that healthcare professionals' knowledge of control methods for head lice varies widely and is sub-optimal and may contribute to ineffective head lice control.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Infestaciones por Piojos
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Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud
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Personal de Salud
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Guías de Práctica Clínica como Asunto
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
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Qualitative_research
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Environ Health Res
Asunto de la revista:
SAUDE AMBIENTAL
Año:
2003
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido