Assessment of health care workers occupational exposure to HIV and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in health centers and hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

摘要

Background: Occupational exposure that places a worker at risk of HIV infection is a percutaneous injury, contact of mucous membrane or skin with blood or other body fluids. Exploring the extent of exposures, knowledge and practices of health care workers on occupational HIV risks is important. The study was done to assess occurrence of occupational exposures and knowledge and practice regarding HIV post-exposure prophylaxis among health care workers in health centers and hospitals of Addis Ababa.