Estimating dissemination of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Sexually Transmitted Disease Treatment Guidelines from a survey of physicians.

摘要: Periodically, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) produce guidelines treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in USA. To date, few evaluations dissemination these exist. A paper pencil survey was distributed via priority mail to a sample Atlanta-area physicians, 416 (34%) whom responded with complete data. Physicians were drawn from private practice, managed-care settings public settings. In all, 85% respondents treated STD, further 10% referring cases. Of those treating 56% owned copy 2002 CDC Treatment Guidelines, 26% knew how access them. The corresponding figures physicians not STD 25% 30%. who did have copies, half had accessed internet their copies. Acquisition of, or knowledge acquire, Guidelines widespread. may be an effective cost-saving means disseminating guidelines, although continued need print distribution should discounted.