Medical Residents’ and Practicing Physicians’ e-Cigarette Knowledge and Patient Screening Activities: Do They Differ?

Health Services Research & Managerial Epidemiology

Karen W.Geletko¹ 

关键词: primary care;    smoking;    medical education;    electronic cigarettes;    clinical guidelines;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2333392816678493

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Purpose:The purpose of this study was to compare medical residents and practicing physicians in primary care specialties regarding their knowledge and beliefs about electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). We wanted to ascertain whether years removed from medical school had an effect on screening practices, recommendations given to patients, and the types of informational sources utilized.Methods:A statewide sample of Florida primary care medical residents (n = 61) and practicing physicians (n = 53) completed either an online or paper survey, measuring patient screening and physician recommendations, beliefs, and knowledge related to e-cigarettes. χ2 tests of association and linear and logistic regression models were used to assess the differences within- and between-participant groups.Results:Practicing physicians were more likely than medical residents to believe e-cigarettes lower cancer risk in patients who use them as an alternative to cigarettes (P = .0003). Medical residents were more likely to receiv...

【 授权许可】

CC BY