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

Introduction: Needle-stick injury (NSI) is one of the most potential hazards for health care workers. They pose a significant risk of occupational transmission of blood-borne pathogens. The present study was done to determine the incidence of NSI among interns and nurses; their knowledge, attitude, and preventive strategies undertaken by the respondents after NSI. Materials and Methods: The cross-sectional study was done among interns and nurses in various departments of a tertiary care center in Kerala, India using a self-administered questionnaire. Results: The incidences of NSI among interns and nurses were 75.6% and 24.4%, respectively. The most common clinical activity leading to NSI among interns was blood withdrawal (42%) followed by recapping (29%). It was found that nurses had enough knowledge and followed better NSI practices and attitude than the interns. Conclusion: All the parameters analyzed were inadequate among the interns, indicating the need for continual awareness programs particularly during the preclinical years.

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“…This is quite high when compared to the study conducted by Angadi et al . (42%)[12] and Fullerton et al . (21.9%).…”

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Comparison of knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding needle-stick injury among health care providers

Madhavan

Asokan

Vasudevan

et al. 2019

J Family Med Prim Care

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“…(2) To identify the level of knowledge regarding needle stick injury among Jordanian nursing students. (3) To assess nurses' perception on the potential risk of needle sticks injuries.…”

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“…[8] It was found that 77.9 percent of dentists who got injured did not report the incidence. On the contrary, Jahangiri et al (2016) depicted that there was a subjective increase in the prevalence of NSIs among nursing students. [9] Nurses are an integral part of the healthcare team working in clinical units.…”

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“…[1,2] Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Cytomegalovirus and Hepatitis B & C have been identified as occupational health infections of significant consideration. Angrup et al (2013) stated that among the 35 million healthcare workers (HCWs) worldwide, 3 million of which came across percutaneous exposures to blood pathogens yearly.…”

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“…[5] Similarly, NSIs possess a continuous risk of blood borne infections and is the source of occupational hazard for all the workers involved in the clinical field. [2,6,7] A study by Khader et al (2009) demonstrated that among the dentists in Jordan, NSIs were reportedly associated with age and number of patients treated per day. [8] It was found that 77.9 percent of dentists who got injured did not report the incidence.…”

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Investigating needle stick injuries: Incidence, knowledge and perception among South Jordanian nursing students

Nawafleh

Abozead²,

Momani³

et al. 2017

JNEP

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Needle stick injury (NSI) is one of the major causes of blood borne infections in the present day healthcare system. Among healthcare professionals, nursing students will most likely be exposed to this dilemma. Interventions like institutionalizing educational programs to produce awareness and knowledge among nurses can depict positive outcomes in changing perceptions toward safety measures. This study aimed to investigate the incidence, perspectives, views, perceptions, and knowledge of NSIs among nursing students studying at Al-Hussein Bin Talal University. The sample population consisted of all undergraduate nursing students from second to fourth academic levels at the university who consented to participate in this study. The mode of data collection utilized a self-structured questionnaire apportioned into four parts. The first portion of the questionnaire presented the socio-demographic details of the respondents. The second part of the questionnaire demonstrated questions about needle stick incidences at the clinical units of the participants; frequency of occurrences (i.e., number, nature, and rationale); place of occurrence; and, whether the event was reported to higher authorities. The third part of the questionnaire entailed queries associated with the knowledge of the students with respect to needle stick injury. The last part focused on the student's knowledge and perception on the risks associated to needle sticks injuries and the relative precautions to prevent such. The results showed that most of the students had positive perception of NSIs; while two thirds of the student nurses experienced NSI with increasing number of injured nurses occurring among second year students. This is due to the lack of knowledge regarding universal precaution guidelines and acupuncture safety device. Nursing students are at risks of getting infection. Proper steps are needed to promote awareness of NSI as well as the dangers and prevention from such events.

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

Auerbach,

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

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Comparison of knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding needle-stick injury among health care providers

Investigating needle stick injuries: Incidence, knowledge and perception among South Jordanian nursing students

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

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