General practitioners' knowledge and concern about electromagnetic fields.
This cross-sectional survey sampled general practitioners in Germany to assess EMF knowledge and its relationship to concern about EMF health risks. Four latent knowledge groups were identified, with 43.1% giving mainly correct answers and 14.0% answering mostly "don't know". Concern was not related to knowledge class or number of correct answers, but was associated with the number of incorrect answers, suggesting misconceptions may contribute to higher concern.
Key points
- Random samples of German GPs were drawn in 2008 and 435 participated (23.3% response rate).
- EMF knowledge was assessed with seven items and analyzed using latent class analysis.
- Four knowledge groups were identified, including a group with mainly correct answers and a group with mostly "don't know" responses.
- GP concern about EMF health risk was measured using a six-item score.
- No association was found between concern and latent knowledge class or number of correct answers.
- The number of incorrect answers was associated with greater EMF concern.
- The authors highlight the potential importance of addressing misconceptions in EMF risk communication.
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