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Sexually Transmitted Disease
Reports outline sexually transmitted disease study findings from University of Queensland
May 20th, 2008
"Primary care providers are well placed to control the spread of sexually transmitted infections ( STI); however, care is likely to be influenced by their attitudes and beliefs. The present study investigates the relationship between general practitioner's ( GP) self-reported level of comfort in dealing with patients with STI and the care they deliver," researchers in Australia report. "A postal survey was conducted using a stratified random sample of 15% of GPs practising in New South Wales, Australia, to assess practitioners' management of STI. A total of 409 GPs participated in the study yielding a response rate of 45.4%. Although over two-thirds ( 69-72%) of GPs...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-05-20)
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