Journal article
The impact of a chlamydia education program on practice nurse's knowledge and attitudes in relation to chlamydia testing: A cross-sectional survey
R Lorch, R Guy, M Temple-Smith, A Vaisey, A Wood, B Ford, C Murray, C Bourne, J Tomnay, J Hocking
Sexual Health | Published : 2016
DOI: 10.1071/SH15134
Abstract
Background We aimed to determine the impact of a chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis) education program on the knowledge of and attitudes towards chlamydia testing of practice nurses (PNs). Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted at baseline and 6-12 months following recruitment with PNs in the Australian Chlamydia Control Effectiveness Pilot. Likert scales were analysed as continuous variables (scores), and t-tests were used to assess changes in mean scores between survey rounds and groups. Results: Of the 72 PNs who completed both surveys, 42 received education. Epidemiology knowledge scores increased significantly between surveys in the education group (P<0.01), with change in knowle..
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Funding Acknowledgements
We thank the ACCEPt research team for recruiting the clinics and PNs, and providing ongoing support. We also thank the PNs themselves for taking the time to participate in the education program and complete the surveys. This survey was conducted as part of the Department of Health and Ageing-funded ACCEPt. Additional funding and support has been provided by National Health and Medical Research Council, Department of Health Victoria, NSW Health, RACGP and the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses' Association.