This study examines attitudes, beliefs, and practices related to environmental history-taking in pediatricians. Constructs from the Social Cognitive Theory were used to identify factors that may influence the performance of an environmental history on children. Review of the literature and interviews with pediatricians helped to develop a list of children's environmental health exposure questions as well as potential positive and negative outcome expectations to performing an environmental history. In addition, training needs of the pediatricians as they relate to environmental health education and resources were identified. A 21-item survey was created from the interview data. Georgia pediatricians were surveyed and data entry and analysis are forthcoming. The results will develop effective ways to increase the utilization of environmental history-taking, relay environmental health information to the pediatric population, and overall better serve the preventive efforts of pediatricians concerning children's environmental health.
Learning Objectives: During this session the learner will recognize the attitudes, beliefs, and practices of pediatricians regarding environmental exposures and environmental history-taking among children. During this sessions learners can discuss ways to improve environmental history-taking and environmental health promotion among pediatricians. During this session learners can create programs aimed at pediatricians regarding children's environmental health based on the study data
Keywords: Pediatrics, Environmental Health
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Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.