Obstetrician Preferences for Prenatal Strategies to Reduce Early-Onset Group B Streptococcal Infection in Neonates: A Population-Based Survey

摘要: Abstract Objective: In light of a recent proposal to legislate group B streptococcal prevention strategies in New Jersey, this study examined obstetrician preferences and practices toward neonates. Study Design: This was mail survey American College Obstetricians Gynecologists Fellows Jersey. Physician characteristics, existing guideline preferences, reported actual were measured. Results: Of the 695 potential respondents, 306 responses (44.7%) received for analysis. Respondent stated guidelines from Centers Disease Prevention (74.5%), (12.7%), Academy Pediatrics (9.2%), others (3.6%). The proportions obstetricians who actually adhere their preference 57.5%, 64.1%, 39.3% Prevention, Gynecologists, group, respectively. Only 40.7% cultured anorectal/vaginal area carriers. An overwhelming 86.7% do not support legislation that regulates neonatal preventing practices. Conclusions: Obstetrician use are often reflected by However, legislative regulation (Am J Obstet Gynecol 2002;187:709-14.)