SMJ articles in the category "health knowledge"

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Educational Intervention in Primary Care Residents’ Knowledge and Performance of Hepatitis B Vaccination in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

Objectives: Although guidelines recommend hepatitis B virus (HBV) immunization for adults with diabetes mellitus (DM), vaccination rates remain low. Our aim was to evaluate knowledge and practice regarding HBV and to assess the effectiveness of a multifaceted educational program. Methods: Primary care residents (n = 244) at three academic institutions…

Posted in: attitudes 6 health knowledge 2 hepatitis B 6 Prevention 18

Original Article

Preexposure Prophylaxis for HIV Infection: Healthcare Providers’ Knowledge, Perception, and Willingness to Adopt Future Implementation in the Southern US

Background: Understanding providers’ perspective on preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) would facilitate planning for future implementation. Methods: A survey of care providers from sexually transmitted disease and family planning clinics in South Carolina and Mississippi was conducted to assess their knowledge, perception, and willingness to adopt PrEP. Multivariable logistic and general linear…

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