Knowledge, attitudes and practices around urinary tract infections of general practitioners in the Netherlands: a cross-sectional internet survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common reason for women to consult a general practitioner (GP). Current diagnostic tests are inadequate, complicating diagnosis and treatment decisions for GPs. To understand how this influences GPs in managing UTI, we aimed to determine GPs' knowledge, attitudes, and practices around UTI care.

Design

Cross-sectional internet-based survey.

Setting

General practice in the Netherlands between December 2021 and February 2022.

Participants

We distributed invitations to participate via email to 126 practices. Additionally, we distributed invitations via social media and newsletters.

Outcomes

The survey included 15 questions covering GPs' sociodemographic information, knowledge, attitudes and practices. D

SUBMITTER: Cox SML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11529613 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature