Prevalence of occupational injuries and knowledge of availability and utilization of post exposure prophylaxis among health care workers in Singida District Council, Singida Region, Tanzania.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus is a serious public health problem that threatens the lives of many people including health care workers. Health care workers are frequently exposed to occupational hazards throughout their careers. Health care workers are at risk of being infected by the virus when caring for patients in health care facilities. Utilization of HIV Post-exposure Prophylaxis (HIV PEP) is very vital once an individual is exposed.

Aim

The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of occupational exposure, knowledge of, availability and utilization of post exposure prophylaxis among health care workers in Singida District Council, Tanzania.

Methods

A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted from April to May 2013. Health

SUBMITTER: Kimaro L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6201876 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature