HIV POST EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS AWARENESS AMONG THE NURSING STAFF
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 21
Abstract
A cross sectional study was carried out to assess the awareness about post exposure prophylaxis for HIV and the prevalence of needle stick injuries among Nursing Staff working at Dr. Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College, Nanded (Maharashtra) from July 2012 to September 2012. Total 208 Nursing Staff were interviewed. 45(21.6%) nurses had attended training or workshop on PEP. Most of the participants 168(80.8%) knew blood born infections that can be transmitted due to occupational exposure but only 86(41.3%) knew types of exposures for which PEP is recommended. Of the respondents, 76(36.5%) knew that the estimated risk of contracting HIV following percutaneous exposure is 0.3%. First aid measures to be taken after someone encounters needle stick injury at work place were known to 97(46.6%). Just 63(30.3%) were aware of the necessity to start PEP immediately within 1 hour following the exposure. Our study also showed that only 118(56.7%) aware about availability of PEP centre in our hospital and where it is located and 112(53.8%) knew timings of PEP centre. A total of 142(68.3%) nursing staff reported having one or more needle stick injury (NSI) in their career.
Authors and Affiliations
Aswar Nandkeshav , Barure Balaji, Inamdar I. F, Tambe Saleem, Mohammed Ubaidulla, Akanksha Jain, Doibale M. K
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