A survey on public knowledge and perceptions of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Author(s) -
Phyllis Easton,
Charis Marwick,
Fiona Williams,
Kim Stringer,
Colin McCowan,
Peter Davey,
Dilip Nathwani
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.124
H-Index - 194
eISSN - 1460-2091
pISSN - 0305-7453
DOI - 10.1093/jac/dkn447
Subject(s) - medicine , public health , worry , methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus , family medicine , health care , staphylococcus aureus , nursing , psychiatry , anxiety , economic growth , economics , biology , bacteria , genetics
The aim of the study was to establish knowledge and understanding of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) among patients, visitors and members of the general public accessing health services and to identify public education needs in relation to MRSA.
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