ArticleSouthern African journal of HIV medicine2019
Occupational blood and body fluid exposures and human immunodeficiency virus post-exposure prophylaxis amongst intern doctors.
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- Midwives' compliance with post-exposure prophylaxis guidelines in Tshwane District, South Africa.Curationis · 2024Article
- Occupational post-exposure prophylaxis among healthcare workers: a scoping review of factors affecting optimal utilization.Journal of the International AIDS Society · 2024Article
- Healthcare practitioners and students' PEP knowledge, attitude and adherence in Southern Africa.Health SA = SA Gesondheid · 2022Article
- High post-exposure prophylaxis uptake but low completion rates and HIV testing follow-up in health workers, Harare, Zimbabwe.Journal of infection in developing countries · 2021Article
- Occupational exposure to blood and body fluids among primary healthcare workers in Johannesburg health district: High rate of underreporting.South African family practice : official journal of the South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care · 2020Article
- Occupational exposure to blood and body fluids and use of human immunodeficiency virus post-exposure prophylaxis amongst nurses in a Gauteng province hospital.Health SA = SA Gesondheid · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundHealthcare workers (HCWs) are constantly vulnerable to occupational blood and body fluid exposures (OBBFEs). Exposed HCWs experience emotional, physical and psychological trauma. Less experienced HCWs, such as intern doctors, are more prone to OBBFEs.
objectivesThe aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and practices pertaining to OBBFEs amongst a select group of intern doctors in the Gauteng province of South Africa.
methodsA quantitative cross-sectional descriptive study using a questionnaire based on a practical model was used. Intern doctors were recruited from four major hospitals in Gauteng.
resultsA total of 175 intern doctors participated in the study. There was a total of 182 (mean = 1.04, standard deviation [s.d] 0.88) reported OBBFEs amongst 136 (77.7%) subjects. The exposures occurred predominantly whilst subjects were working in surgery (
conclusionOccupational blood and body fluid exposures are common amongst intern doctors. It is recommended that regular training, health education and monitoring compliance should be incorporated during the induction of medical intern doctors in hospitals. The availability of PEP regimens with better tolerability will encourage compliance.
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