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Ohio APNs: Lead poisoning knowledge and practices
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Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
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December 1, 2000
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PURPOSE
To determine lead poisoning knowledge and practices of Ohio's advanced practice nurses (APN).
DATA SOURCES
Original research conducted by mailed survey sent to all APNs registered in Ohio (N= 1448). The response rate was 72%. APNs from nine specialties and 700% of counties responded.
CONCLUSIONS
Respondents correctly answered approximately 80% of the questions. Knowledge gaps in primary prevention strategies were noted. Of APNs serving pregnant women and/or children <6 years, 57% screen for lead poisoning and 16% report no one provides lead education.
IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE
Lead poisoning is a preventable health problem. Education of APN students and preceptors is ...