Occupational exposure to bloodborne viruses in the Amsterdam police force, 2000–2003

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

“…Exposures may also occur in other non-health care situations, for example, those working in the police [1] or for aid agencies [2]. The prescription of antiretroviral therapy as post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) following significant potential exposure to HIV has now become routine and it is important that individuals with potential risk of exposure are aware of the procedures to follow and where their first point of contact should be if an incident occurs.…”

Risk factors for potential occupational exposure to HIV: A study of correctional officers

“…Seroconversions are measured by the presence of HIV antibodies in the blood. While occupational exposure may present some risk, actual seroconversion rates are rare (Sonder et al, 2005). What this study concluded was that most individuals who have been exposed to HIV tested negative for HIV if they were decontaminated immediately following the exposure incident.…”

“…A small number of studies existed on the risk of HIV to police officers (Gellert, Maxwell, Higgins, Barnard, & Page, 1994;Sonder et al, 2005). Estimated occupational exposure data originated from the agencies themselves or emergency rooms.…”

Knowledge Level of Hepatitis B and its Prevalance in Policemen Working in Adiyaman

“…From those, 173 said (39,5%) they wash their hands, 160 (36.6%) stated that they wear gloves during situations with a possibility of exposing to blood and 86 (19,6%) subjects stated that they do nothing. In studies which conducted in different countries, hepatitis B prevalence in security staff wasn't higher then prevalence in general population (9)(10)(11). HBsAg positivity in general public has found to be between 1.7-21% in our country (12).…”