|
PNs can conduct chlamydia testing in general practice
|
102 (89.5)
|
12 (4.4)
|
7 (6.1)
|
|
PNs should have a greater role in chlamydia testing
|
90 (78.9)
|
3 (2.6)
|
21 (18.4)
|
|
PNs require additional training/skills to manage chlamydia testing and treatment
|
100 (88.5)
|
6 (5.3)
|
7 (6.2)
|
|
I would like to be more involved with chlamydia testing in my practice
|
88 (78.6)
|
3 (2.7)
|
21 (18.7)
|
|
I would like to be involved with managing a recall/reminder system for chlamydia testing
|
84 (75)
|
7 (6.2)
|
21 (18.8)
|
|
I would like to be involved with discussing partner notification with patients who test positive for chlamydia
|
68 (60.7)
|
17 (15.2)
|
27 (24.1)
|
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Possible barriers to increasing chlamydia testing
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Yes n (%)
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No n (%)
|
Not sure n (%)
|
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Concerns about over servicing
|
5 (4.4)
|
81 (70.4)
|
29 (25.2)
|
|
Cost of testing to client
|
23 (20.5)
|
72 (64.3)
|
17 (15.2)
|
|
Time constraints
|
59 (52.7)
|
41 (36.6)
|
12 (10.7)
|
|
Difficulty talking with clients about sexual health
|
24 (21.4)
|
70 (62.5)
|
18 (16.1)
|
|
Lack of support for practice nurses
|
28 (25.5)
|
63 (57.3)
|
19 (17.2)
|
|
Chance of patients getting false positive
|
11 (9.8)
|
65 (58.1)
|
36 (32.1)
|
|
Patients lack of chlamydia knowledge
|
78 (69.1)
|
24 (21.2)
|
11 (9.7)
|
|
Religion/ethnicity of patient
|
37 (32.7)
|
51 (45.2)
|
25 (22.1)
|
|
Lack of formal chlamydia test recall/reminder system
|
52 (46.4)
|
42 (37.5)
|
18 (16.1)
|
|
Lack of support for partner notification
|
51 (46)
|
31 (27.9)
|
29 (26.1)
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