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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
HIV/AIDS and exposure of healthcare workers to body fluids in Ethiopia: attitudes toward universal precautions
Journal of Hospital Infection, Volume 71, No. 2, Year 2009
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There are no studies describing the attitude of healthcare workers (HCWs) towards universal precautions (UPs) in Ethiopia, in the context of the human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome pandemic. We investigated HCWs' knowledge and perceptions concerning UPs and exposure to blood and body fluids in two regions of eastern Ethiopia. All HCWs in 19 health institutions were surveyed using a questionnaire for data collection. Descriptive statistics and multivariate analysis using logistic regression were performed. The HCWs had insufficient knowledge and perception of UPs, along with a one-year prevalence of needlestick injury of 29.1% (95% confidence interval: 24.2-34.0). Policies and more intensive training are required for HCWs in Ethiopia. © 2008 The Hospital Infection Society.
Authors & Co-Authors
Reda, Ayalu Aklilu
Ethiopia, Dire Dawa
Haramaya University
Vandeweerd, Jean Michel
Belgium, Liege
Université de Liège
Syre, Thomas
Ethiopia, Dire Dawa
Haramaya University
Egata, Gudina
Ethiopia, Dire Dawa
Haramaya University
Statistics
Citations: 41
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.jhin.2008.10.003
ISSN:
01956701
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Infectious Diseases
Violence And Injury
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Grounded Theory
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
Ethiopia