Knowledge of post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV among general practitioners in northern Sydney

Ooi, Catriona

doi:10.1136/sti.2004.009977

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“…17,18 In the study conducted by C Ooi et al 24.6% were aware of the 72 hour time restrictions. 20 In our study 31% answered correctly the ideal HIV-PEP regimen following high risk needle stick injury and similar finding was observed by patracia et al (32.7%). 18 In present study 71% answered correctly the duration of HIV-PEP which is lower than study conducted by Patracia et al 18 91% told HIV-PEP should be administered for accidental non-occupational exposure to HIV which is higher than study conducted by Patracia et al (61%).…”

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“…18 Our study observation is higher than the other studies conducted by C Ooi et al (68%) and Biniam Mathewos et al (48%). 20,21 In the present study 81% told HIV (PEP) is effective in preventing HIV transmission, which is lower than study conducted by Patricia A et al (99.4%). 18 It is higher than study conducted by Biniam Mathewos et al (60.5%).…”

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Needle stick injuries and awareness towards post exposure prophylaxis for HIV among private general practitioners of Davangere city

Angadi

Davalgi

2016

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Needle stick injuries and awareness towards post exposure prophylaxis for HIV among private general practitioners of Davangere city

Angadi

Davalgi

2016

Int J Community Med Public Health

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“…[10] in general practitioners (68.8%), but less than that reported by Agaba et al . [7] in family physicians (97.7%), Nwankwo and Aniebue[12] in the trainee surgeons (93.5%) and Chen et al .…”

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Knowledge, attitude and practices toward post exposure prophylaxis for human immunodeficiency virus among dental students in India

Kasat¹,

Saluja²,

Ladda³

et al. 2014

Ann Med Health Sci Res

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Background:India has the third largest number of people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and thus, dental practitioners are more likely to encounter such patients for dental management.Aim:The aim of the following study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV among dental interns and post graduate (PG) students of a dental institution in India.Subjects and Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted among 128 dental students (64 interns and 64 PG students). Data related to HIV PEP was collected by pre-designed, pre-tested, self-administered questionnaire and difference in responses by education level was assessed by Chi-square test and Z-test (significance level was set at P ≤ 0.05). For statistical analysis, Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 16, Chicago IL, USA) was used.Results:Difference in responses between dental interns and PG students was not statistically significant for majority of questions. All participants had positive attitude toward HIV patients (98.4% [63/64] interns vs. 100% [64/64] PG students). Interns (68.8%, 44/64) and PG students (68.8%, 44/64) were equally aware of the concept of HIV PEP. PG students had better knowledge than dental interns on few questions but overall both of them lacked knowledge about the best timing for commencement of HIV PEP (20.4% [13/64] interns vs. 42.2% [27/64] PG students) (P < 0.01), the antiretroviral drug regimen (48.4% [31/64] interns vs. 43.7% [28/64] PG students) and its duration (23.4% [15/64] interns vs. 25.0% [16/64] PG students), timing of antibody testing to rule out infection to health care worker (23.4% [15/64] interns vs. 35.9% [23/64] PG students) (P = 0.04).Conclusion:As knowledge regarding HIV PEP is found to be inadequate, well-designed educational programs need to be conducted to increase the understanding of dental professionals on this issue.

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“…These studies indicate a clear need for the training and education of doctors, the other health care workers and the general public on the use and availability of PEP. Lack of knowledge of the availability of PEP on the part of the care provider may translate to missed opportunities for its prescription and lead to an increased risk of seroconversion [10].…”

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Occupational exposure to HIV and the use of post-exposure prophylaxis

Hamlyn

Easterbrook

2007

Occupational Medicine

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Knowledge of post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV among general practitioners in northern Sydney

Cited by 14 publications

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Needle stick injuries and awareness towards post exposure prophylaxis for HIV among private general practitioners of Davangere city

Needle stick injuries and awareness towards post exposure prophylaxis for HIV among private general practitioners of Davangere city

Knowledge, attitude and practices toward post exposure prophylaxis for human immunodeficiency virus among dental students in India

Occupational exposure to HIV and the use of post-exposure prophylaxis

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