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Drivers included difficulty in accessing medications, which thus contributed to poor perception of care.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Aim<\/jats:title><jats:p>To identify factors that may influence prescribers\u2019 confidence and knowledge regarding pharmacological therapy for HG.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Design &amp; setting<\/jats:title><jats:p>Cross-sectional study of qualified GPs and GP trainees in Wales.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Method<\/jats:title><jats:p>Distribution of a 22-item online survey. Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>In total, 241 responses were received, with 216 included in the analysis (59% qualified GPs, 41% GP trainees). In total, 93% of responders correctly identified cyclizine as being safe in pregnancy, but no other drug recommended in the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology guidance was considered safe by more than 58%. Those reporting higher confidence levels in managing HG were more likely to correctly report guideline-recommended drugs as safe in pregnancy (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>= 0.04). Additional qualifications related to obstetrics and gynaecology (O&amp;G) and\/or prior clinical experience increased confidence levels (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>= 0.0001 and<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>= 0.0002, respectively). Only 19% of participants routinely screened for signs of mental health complications, and prior experience or education did not increase likelihood of this happening. The majority of participants (87%) would like additional education and\/or access to evidence-based resources.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>This study demonstrates a demand for improved dissemination of evidence-based education on HG to support those working in primary care. 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