| Adolescent knowledge of bacterial endocarditis prophylaxis. | |
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PMID: 8312289 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To determine if adolescents with congenital heart disease have adequate knowledge of bacterial endocarditis prophylaxis. DESIGN: Forty-eight adolescents attending a congenital heart disease summer camp were asked to complete an eight-question survey to assess their knowledge of heart disease, endocarditis, and endocarditis prophylaxis. RESULTS: Forty-five of 48 (94%) completed the questionnaire. Thirty-one (69%) knew the name of their heart disease. Two correctly defined endocarditis. None knew measures which could prevent endocarditis. Although 36 (80%) knew they needed to take "a medicine" prior to dental procedures, only 18 (40%) knew that an antibiotic was needed. There were significant gender differences for knowledge of antibiotics and for knowledge of current medications. However, patient gender and regular use of cardiac medications did not correlate significantly with knowledge of endocarditis or bacterial endocarditis prophylaxis. CONCLUSION: Whereas most adolescents know the names of their heart lesions and current medications, knowledge of endocarditis and bacterial endocarditis prevention and prophylaxis is inadequate. |
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Authors:
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F Cetta; D C Podlecki; T J Bell |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine Volume: 14 ISSN: 1054-139X ISO Abbreviation: J Adolesc Health Publication Date: 1993 Nov |
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Created Date: 1994-03-24 Completed Date: 1994-03-24 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9102136 Medline TA: J Adolesc Health Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 540-2 Citation Subset: IM |
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Section of Pediatric Cardiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905. |
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Adolescent Adolescent Psychology* Child Endocarditis, Bacterial / etiology, prevention & control* Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Heart Defects, Congenital / complications, psychology* Humans Male Patient Compliance / psychology* Questionnaires Sex Factors |
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