Survey of Obstetrician-Gynecologists about Giardiasis
Author Information
Author(s): Amy Krueger, Jay Schulkin, Jeffrey L. Jones
Primary Institution: National Center Zoonotic, Vectorborne, and Enteric Diseases (NCZVED), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Hypothesis
What is the level of knowledge among obstetricians and gynecologists regarding the diagnosis and treatment of giardiasis?
Conclusion
The survey revealed that while obstetricians and gynecologists generally have good knowledge about giardiasis, there are significant gaps in their understanding of treatment options, especially for pregnant women.
Supporting Evidence
- Giardiasis is the most frequently reported enteric parasite in the United States.
- Approximately 42% of the surveyed obstetricians and gynecologists responded to the survey.
- 75.8% of participants believed metronidazole to be the safest medication for use in the first trimester.
Takeaway
Doctors know a lot about giardiasis, but they need to learn more about how to treat it, especially for pregnant women.
Methodology
A questionnaire was distributed to a random sample of 1200 ACOG fellows, with data analyzed using SPSS and SAS.
Potential Biases
Knowledgeable respondents may have been more likely to complete the survey.
Limitations
The response rate was low at 42%, which may lead to an overestimate of knowledge.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 50.6% male and 49.4% female obstetricians and gynecologists.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.001
Statistical Significance
p=0.001
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