Determinants of appropriate knowledge on human immunodeficiency virus postexposure prophylaxis among professional health-care workers in Sokoto, Nigeria.

Autor: Oche OM; Department of Community Health, College of Health Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria.; Department of Community Health, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria., Umar AS; Department of Community Health, College of Health Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria., Gana GJ; Department of Community Health, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria., Okafoagu NC; Department of Community Health, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria., Oladigbolu RA; Department of Community Health, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of family medicine and primary care [J Family Med Prim Care] 2018 Mar-Apr; Vol. 7 (2), pp. 340-345.
DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_32_17
Abstrakt: Introduction: The prevention of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV/AIDS) among health-care workers (HCWs) has remained a major topical issue worldwide. Accidental transmission of HIV infection to HCWs during occupational exposure is a real threat today. The study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) among HCWs in a tertiary health institution in Sokoto, Northwestern Nigeria.
Methodology: The study was carried out at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, through a cross-sectional descriptive study design; a total of 156 participants were recruited using a stratified sampling technique. Data were collected using a semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS computer software after obtaining ethical clearance from the Health Ethics and Research Committee of the teaching hospital.
Results: A total of 87.2% (136) of the respondents had heard of PEP and 71.8% (112) thought that HIV/AIDs could be prevented through PEP. A total of 71.2% (111) had good knowledge about PEP, whereas 86.8% (118) had a positive attitude toward PEP.
Conclusion: Although the study demonstrated high knowledge and positive attitude toward PEP, the observance of safety measures against needlestick injuries that could result in HIV infections was abysmally low. There is the need to create more awareness and strengthen the use of PEP protocol by all cadres of health workers as this will go a long way in minimizing blood-borne infections.
Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest.
Databáze: MEDLINE
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