Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Illinois medical professionals related to ticks and tick-borne disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The rising incidence of tick-borne disease (TBD) underscores the importance of proficiency in TBD diagnosis. Clinicians' knowledge about vector ticks and TBDs in their area may influence whether patients are questioned about potential tick exposure and the consideration of diagnostic testing for TBDs.

Objective

Our objective was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Illinois clinicians towards ticks and TBDs. The study aimed to 1) identify predictors associated with knowledge, 2) identify knowledge gaps, and 3) evaluate attitudes and practices related to TBDs.

Methods

A web-based knowledge, attitudes, and practices survey about Illinois ticks and TBDs was disseminated to physicians, mid-level practitioners, and nurses between August 2020 and

SUBMITTER: Carson DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9582564 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature