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

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 unde

SUBMITTER: Xiao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9161590 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature