Abstract
To assess the range and quality of malaria prevention advice in the County of Bedfordshire, England. To compare standards of knowledge of nurses and GPs. To relate questionnaire performance to deprivation and percentage non-white population in the practice areas. A self-administered four A4 page questionnaire comprising 34 questions was sent to 92 general practices. Separate responses were requested from one doctor and one nurse within each practice. Doctors and nurses from general practices in the county of Bedfordshire. Primary care in an English County. For malaria prevention advice in the County of Bedfordshire, UK. Nurses were more knowledgeable than GPs. Group practices were more knowledgeable than single doctor practices. The standard of knowledge for the same population of practices rose between 1997 and 2006. Only a small percentage of practices used a protocol. Practices in more deprived areas were less knowledgeable. Practices in areas with a higher percentage non-white population were less knowledgeable. Ethnic minority travellers visiting friends and relations have the greatest need for improved malaria prevention, yet appear to receive the worst prevention advice. Substantial improvement in delivery of advice is required.
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