Survey assessment on pediatricians' attitudes on head lice management.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pediculosis capitis is a worldwide health problem. One of the most important factor in effective head lice eradication is to ensure that infestation is adequately recognized and treated. Our survey investigated the knowledge and practice among primary care Italian pediatricians regarding to the prevention and treatment of head lice.

Methods

The questionnaire was distributed to all the pediatricians registered at the Annual Congress of Practice in Pediatrics held in Florence, Italy, November 11-12, 2011. It includes 10 questions in a multiple choice format, and one answer for each question was provided. The questionnaire was conceived by pediatricians at the Infectious Disease Unit of the Department of Science for the Health of Woman and Child, University of Floren

SUBMITTER: Fancelli C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3853107 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature