Knowledge gaps among South African healthcare providers regarding the prevention of neonatal group B streptococcal disease.

Objective: To evaluate obstetric healthcare provider knowledge regarding the prevention of group B streptococcal disease in South African infants.

Methods: Questionnaires exploring knowledge, attitudes and beliefs around group B streptococcal prevention were administered to consenting doctors and maternity nurses in a tertiary academic hospital. Qualitative assessments (focus groups) were undertaken with junior doctors and nurses.