Knowledge on Post Exposure Prophylaxis of HIV among Nurses of a Private Hospital

Khadgi, Deepika; Shah, Pooja; Mahato, Anju Kumari; Khadgi, Karishma

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“…7 However, studies have shown that nurses in Nepal and other countries may have insufficient knowledge about PEP for HIV. 8 To address this knowledge gap, it is important to conduct a study to assess nurses' knowledge and understanding of PEP for HIV in Nepal. This study can help identify areas where nurses may need further education and training, as well as inform policies and guidelines for HIV prevention and control in healthcare settings.…”

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Knowledge of Nurses towards Post-exposure Prophylaxis for HIV infection at a Tertiary Health Care Center

Shrestha

2023

J Coll Med Sci-Nepal

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IntroductionAcquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus in which progressive failure of immune system allows life threatening opportunistic infection and cancer to thrive. Post exposure prophylaxis is preventive medical treatment recommended immediately after exposure to a pathogen. The objective of this research is to assess the level of knowledge regarding PEP of HIV among nurses.MethodsAn analytical cross sectional study was conducted among 164 nurses to assess the knowledge regarding PEP of HIV among nurses at the College of Medical Sciences and Teaching Hospital, Bharatpur. Data was collected using probability random sampling using self-structured questionnaire. Data was entered and analyzed using in statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 23 using descriptive and inferential statistical tools.ResultsAmong the 164 nurses, more than half (56.1%) were in the age 20-25years and had completed their PCL Nursing. Likewise, 35.4% had 2-4 years of experience. Also, 55.5% had a moderate level of knowledge, 18.9% had an inadequate level and 25.6% had adequate knowledge of PEP of HIV. The result of mean ± SD of knowledge was 11.18±3.125. There is statistically significant association between levels of knowledge with working area and total working experience.ConclusionsThe study shows that only 25.6% had adequate knowledge regarding PEP of HIV. Therefore, nurses should be up to date with their knowledge; engage in workshop and training programs periodically.

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Knowledge of Nurses towards Post-exposure Prophylaxis for HIV infection at a Tertiary Health Care Center

Shrestha

2023

J Coll Med Sci-Nepal

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Occupational post‐exposure prophylaxis among healthcare workers: a scoping review of factors affecting optimal utilization

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Malone,

Forsyth

2024

J Int AIDS Soc.

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IntroductionPost‐exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is an efficacious prevention method when initiated promptly after an HIV exposure. Yet, PEP has been underutilized, even among healthcare workers (HCWs) with occupational exposure in sites with PEP policies and procedures and access to PEP medications. It is important to understand the dynamics of uneven PEP use in what appears to be an optimal context to better protect the health and wellbeing of HCWs.MethodsWe conducted a scoping review to elucidate factors influencing HCWs’ use of PEP after occupational exposure. We searched PubMed, PsychInfo and Google Scholar for peer‐reviewed literature published in English from 2014 to 2022 using the terms HIV, postexposure/post‐exposure prophylaxis, acceptability, healthcare workers, and values and preferences. An inductive narrative review of the resulting 53 studies identified core themes.ResultsNearly all studies (96%) with various HCW types and settings occurred in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) in Africa and Asia. Identified themes arrayed along a trajectory of PEP use experience: awareness/knowledge; acceptability; availability/access; uptake/use; adherence/completion. Across studies, awareness of PEP for HIV prevention was high, knowledge about drug regimens and healthcare facility policies was moderate to low; acceptability of PEP was moderate to high; PEP's perceived accessibility/availability was inconsistent and varied by geographic location and setting; HCWs’ uptake of PEP was low, affected by not knowing how to report an exposure and being unaware of PEP availability; and adherence/completion of PEP regimens was moderate to low, impeded by side effects and a belief that completing regimens was unnecessary to avert seroconversion. HCWs consistently expressed concern about HIV stigma.DiscussionFindings are limited by the inconsistent use of constructs across studies and a lack of clarity about reporting exposure events. Multi‐level approaches are needed to address the interplay of individual, social and structural barriers that diminish HCWs’ PEP use. Improved training, incident reporting, 24‐hour access to non‐stigmatizing PEP services and monitoring of adherence/completion are essential to optimizing HCWs’ PEP use.ConclusionsLessons from HCWs’ experience in LMICs may inform understanding of PEP under‐use among people in these settings with non‐occupational exposures.

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Knowledge on Post Exposure Prophylaxis of HIV among Nurses of a Private Hospital

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Knowledge of Nurses towards Post-exposure Prophylaxis for HIV infection at a Tertiary Health Care Center

Knowledge of Nurses towards Post-exposure Prophylaxis for HIV infection at a Tertiary Health Care Center

Occupational post‐exposure prophylaxis among healthcare workers: a scoping review of factors affecting optimal utilization

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