Facilitators and barriers to implementing successful exclusion among children with shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli: a qualitative analysis of public health case management records.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) infections are a significant public health concern as they can cause serious illness and outbreaks. In England, STEC incidence is highest among children and guidance recommends that children under six diagnosed with STEC are excluded from childcare until two consecutive stool cultures are negative. We aimed to describe the barriers and facilitators to implementing exclusion and the impact of exclusion policies on young children and their families.

Methods

Individual level data was obtained from a wider study focusing on shedding duration among STEC cases aged < 6 years between March 2018 - March 2022. Data was extracted from England's public health case management system. The case management system includes notes on te

SUBMITTER: Vusirikala A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11340135 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature