scholarly journals Predictors of adherence to HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis protocol among frontline healthcare workers at the Ho Teaching Hospital, Ghana

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Esi Suglo ◽  
Fortress Yayra Aku ◽  
Judith A. Anaman-Torgbor ◽  
Elvis Enowbeyang Tarkang
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Post Exposure Prophylaxis ◽  
Post Exposure ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis ◽  
Frontline Healthcare Workers ◽  
Predictors Of Adherence

Study of sharp injuries and blood splash exposures among healthcare workers in a tertiary hospital in Bangalore

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shalini Sivananjiah Pradeep ◽  
Suman Gadicherla Raghu ◽  
Prathab A G ◽  
Banashankari G Rudresh ◽  
Radhika Kunnavil
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Post Exposure Prophylaxis ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Post Exposure ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Management Procedures ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis ◽  
Sharps Injury ◽  
Sharps Injuries

The working environment of healthcare workers (HCW) exposes them to sharp injuries. This communication attempts to examine the injury registers, incidence of sharps injuries and blood splash exposures, and the post-exposure prophylaxis status of employees in a tertiary care hospital. Analysis included records form 54 locations of two units of a tertiary hospital attached to a Medical College. Maintenance of the injury register overall was highly satisfactory in both units. Two hundred and nine injuries were recorded from both units of the hospital. The majority of injuries (60.5%) occurred in the age group of 20-30 years with 70% among females. Waste handlers were at increased risk during waste management procedures. Thirty two percent of sharps injury injuries occurred in wards. Of the ward nursing staff, 25.3% received sharps injuries. Post-exposure prophylaxis for Hepatitis B (primary dose) was given to 25 HCWs; 11 received booster doses. The basic regimen for HIV post-exposure prophylaxis was given to 4 HCWs. Awareness about records maintenance, regular documentation, awareness and training, and implementation of appropriate preventive measures can reduce the incidence of injuries. Key words: Sharps, injury register, Health care workers (HCW),Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP)

Challenges in HIV post-exposure prophylaxis for occupational injuries in a large teaching hospital in Malawi

2007 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joep J G van Oosterhout ◽  
Mulinda Nyirenda ◽  
Michael B J Beadsworth ◽  
Joseph K Kanyangalika ◽  
Johnstone J Kumwenda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Occupational Injuries ◽  
Post Exposure Prophylaxis ◽  
Post Exposure ◽  
Large Teaching Hospital ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis

scholarly journals HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) in Children and Adolescents: Experience at an Urban Teaching Hospital

1999 ◽  
Vol 45 (4, Part 2 of 2) ◽  
pp. 79A-79A
Author(s):  
Babl E Frranz ◽  
Jo-Ann Harris ◽  
Barbara Damon ◽  
Tina Louie ◽  
Sigmund J Kharasch
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Post Exposure Prophylaxis ◽  
Urban Teaching ◽  
Post Exposure ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis

scholarly journals Post-exposure prophylaxis following occupational exposure to HIV and hepatitis B: an analysis of a 12-year record in a Nigerian tertiary hospital

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 184-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salisu Abubakar ◽  
Garba Iliyasu ◽  
Farouq Muhammad Dayyab ◽  
Salisu Inuwa ◽  
Rabiu Alhassan Tudun Wada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Exposure ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Post Exposure Prophylaxis ◽  
Post Exposure ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis ◽  
North Western

Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) have an increased risk of occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Aims/objectives: We aim to examine the utilisation and outcome of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for both HIV and hepatitis B (HBV) among HCWs. Methods: This was a retrospective study conducted in a tertiary hospital in North-Western Nigeria. We reviewed data on HIV or HBV PEP given to HCWs between 2004 and 2016. Results: A total of 115 HCWs presented for PEP during the study period. Intern doctors were the most exposed group (40/115; 34.8%). There were 86/115 (74.8%) needle stick exposures. While 53/115 (46.1%) of the sources of exposure were HIV-positive, 9/115(7.83%) were HBV-positive. Zidovudine-based regimen (40/70) was the most commonly prescribed. No seroconversion occurred among those that completed PEP treatment and follow-up. Discussion: No seroconversion occurred among those that received either or both HIV and HBV PEP and completed PEP treatment.

scholarly journals Adverse events and adherence to HIV post-exposure prophylaxis: a cohort study at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Raymond A. Tetteh ◽  
Edmund T. Nartey ◽  
Margaret Lartey ◽  
Aukje K. Mantel-Teeuwisse ◽  
Hubert G. M. Leufkens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Post Exposure Prophylaxis ◽  
Post Exposure ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis
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