Awareness of Health Care Workers Regarding Prophylaxis for Prevention of Transmission of Blood-Borne Viral Infections in Occupational Exposures
| Autor: | Keya R. Lahiri, Milind S. Tullu, Akshay D. Baheti |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2010 |
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| Zdroj: | Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol 03, Iss 01, Pp 79-83 (2010) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 0974-1143 75727102 |
| Popis: | Context: There has been a need to assess the awareness of health care professionals regarding post exposure prophylaxis for various blood-borne viral infections. Aims: To study and compare the awareness regarding transmission and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for prevention of transmission of HIV, Hepatitis B virus and Hepatitis C virus amongst medical (Resident Medical Officers- RMOs and Interns) and paramedical professionals (nurses and technicians).Settings and Design: Cross-sectional study at a tertiary health care hospital in Mumbai (INDIA) with a medical college.Methods and Materials: A total of 304 RMOs (Resident Medical Officers), 100 interns, 201 nurses and 50 technicians answered a structured questionnaire. Their responses were analyzed as percentages. Inter-group comparisons were performed using the chi-square method between junior & senior RMOs, RMOs & nurses, RMOs & interns and RMOs & technicians.Statistical analysis used: Chi-square test (p value of |
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