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Research Journal of Medical Sciences

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Housekeeping Staff in Rural Tertiary Health Care Centre Towards Post Exposure Prophylaxis of HIV

Vyankatesh Solanke, Laxmandas Rawat, Amol Ghule and Mitali Chaudhary
Page: 237-241 | Received 10 Apr 2024, Published online: 06 May 2024

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Abstract

Housekeeping staff working in health care setups and are potentially exposed to infectious materials such as blood, tissue, specific body fluids, medical supplies, equipment and environmental surfaces contaminated with these substances This study conducted to assessing the knowledge, attitude and practices related to Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV among housekeeping staff in a rural tertiary care center. Conducted over three month in Palghar Maharshtra, India, the cross‐sectional observational study surveyed Housekeeping staff to determine their awareness and behaviours regarding PEP. About 108 (78.83%) of respondents have heard about PEP, indicating a relatively high level of awareness within the surveyed population. Needle pricks 33 (47.14%) and splashing of blood on mucosal surfaces 29 (41.42%) were identified as common types of exposure, particularly during waste collection and handling blood samples. The study underscores the need for policy interventions to increase access to PEP services in healthcare settings and prevent occupationally acquired HIV infections among healthcare providers. Addressing gaps in knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding PEP among housekeeping staff is paramount for reducing transmission risks in this vulnerable population.


How to cite this article:

Vyankatesh Solanke, Laxmandas Rawat, Amol Ghule and Mitali Chaudhary. Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Housekeeping Staff in Rural Tertiary Health Care Centre Towards Post Exposure Prophylaxis of HIV.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2024.6.237.241
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2024.6.237.241