Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Postexposure Prophylaxis against HIV Infection among Healthcare Workers in Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, Eastern Ethiopia
Table 3
Attitude of HCWs about PEP at Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, 2016.
Attitude question
N (%)
Think PEP is important
Yes
288 (92.6)
No
10 (3.2)
I am not sure
13 (4.2)
PEP training is important for behavioural change
Yes
223 (71.7)
No
32 (10.3)
Neutral
56 (18.0)
PEP guidelines should be available in the work area
Agree
250 (80.4)
Disagree
61 (19.6)
PEP can reduce the likelihood of becoming HIV positive
Agree
224 (72.0)
Disagree I am not sure
22 (7.1) 65 (20.9)
PEP prevents further infection
Agree
161 (51.8)
Disagree
150 (48.2)
PEP should be indicated for any type of sharp injuries
Agree
118 (37.9)
Disagree
99 (31.8)
I am not sure
94 (30.2)
PEP is not important if the exposure is not with blood of a patient with known HIV positive
