Post exposure prophylaxis following occupational exposure to HIV: a survey of health care workers in Mbeya Tanzania 2009-2010

摘要

IntroductionApproximately, 1,000 HIV infections are transmitted annually to health care workers (HCWs) worldwide from occupational exposures. Tanzania HCWs experience one to nine needle stick injuries (NSIs) per year, yet the use of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is largely undocumented. We assessed factors influencing use of PEP among HCWs following occupational exposure to HIV.