A survey of knowledge, attitudes, barriers and support needs in providing hepatitis B care among GPs practising in Australia

BMC Primary Care

卷:23

Jack Wallace¹  Jacqueline Richmond¹  Yinzong Xiao¹  Caroline van Gemert¹  Jess Howell¹  Margaret Hellard¹  Emily Adamson¹  Alexander Thompson² 

[1] Burnet Institute;

[2] Department of Gastroenterology, St Vincent’s Hospital;

关键词: Chronic hepatitis B;    General practitioner;    Primary care;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12875-022-01754-3

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Background In Australia, only 22% of people with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) are clinically managed; and a national effort is engaging primary care workforce in providing CHB-related care. This study explored CHB-related knowledge, attitudes, barriers and support needs of general practitioners (GPs). Methods A survey was sent to a random sample of 1,000 Australian GPs in April- October 2018; 134 of 978 eligible GPs completed the questionnaire (14%). Results Respondents had high knowledge of at-risk populations (> 79%) and hepatitis B serology (82%), and most saw hepatitis B testing and monitoring as part of their work (95% and 86%, respectively). However, the survey revealed low knowledge, awareness and intention with respect to hepatitis B treatment: 23% correctly understood treatment initiation; 40% were aware that treatment for CHB could be dispensed in the community; 23% agreed that prescribing was part of their work. Lack of time was considered the greatest barrier (38%) and clear guidelines was the most important facilitator to providing care (72%). Conclusion Interventions are needed to generate interest and skills to provide CHB-related care by GPs.

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