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ArticleDermatology practical & conceptual2020

Prevalence and Associations of General Practice Registrars' Management of Impetigo: A Cross-Sectional Analysis From the Registrar Clinical Encounters in Training (ReCEnT) Study.

Hilary Gorges, Clare Heal, Mieke van Driel, Amanda Tapley, Joshua Davis, Andrew Davey, Elizabeth Holliday, Jean Ball, Nashwa Najib, Neil Spike and 2 more

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12 authors at 6 institutions in 1 country.

Hilary GorgesMackay Clinical School, College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Mackay, Australia.
Clare HealMackay Clinical School, College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Mackay, Australia.
Mieke van DrielPrimary Care & General Practice, Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Australia.
Amanda TapleyGP Synergy, Australia.
Joshua DavisGlobal and Tropical Health Division, Menzies School of Health Research School of Medicine, Darwin, Australia.
Andrew DaveyGP Synergy, Australia.
Elizabeth HollidayBiostatistics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia.
Jean BallClinical Research Design and Statistics, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambston Heights, Australia.
Nashwa NajibGP Synergy, Australia.
Neil SpikeDepartment of General Practice, The University of Melbourne, Notting Hill, Australia.
Kristen FitzgeraldGeneral Practice Training Tasmania.
Parker MaginGP Synergy, Australia.
James Cook University · AUHunter Medical Research Institute · AUMenzies School of Health Research · AUUniversity of Melbourne · AUUniversity of Newcastle Australia · AUUniversity of Queensland · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundImpetigo is a mild bacterial skin infection of childhood that is usually managed empirically in primary care.

objectiveTo establish the prevalence and associations of impetigo in general practice (GP) registrars' consultations.

methodsCross-sectional analysis of the Registrar Clinical Encounters in Training (ReCEnT) study data.

resultsImpetigo was managed in 0.24% of problems and 0.43% of consultations. Patient variables associated with impetigo presentations were younger age and impetigo as a new problem, while patients with non-English-speaking backgrounds were less likely to present with impetigo. Associated registrar variables were being new to the registrar and practicing in outer regional/remote locations. Compared with all other problems/diagnoses, impetigo more often involved information seeking, ordering pathology, and prescription of medication, but less often involved follow-up or referral.

conclusionsImpetigo accounts for 0.43 per 100 GP registrar consultations in Australia. Association with outer regional/remote areas may reflect climate and socioeconomic factors that predispose to impetigo. Associated pathology requests may reflect a lack of confidence in GP registrars' management of impetigo. Cultural differences may exist regarding health-seeking behavior relating to impetigo.

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bacterialimpetigoprevalenceprimary careskin infection

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PMID32363105
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