Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Postexposure Prophylaxis against HIV Infection among Healthcare Workers in Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, Eastern Ethiopia
Table 4
Practice of PEP for HIV among HCW in Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, 2016.
Practice
N (%)
Occupational exposure to HIV risky conditions.
Yes
53 (17.0)
No
258 (83)
Reported to the program Coordinator
Yes
42 (79.3)
No
11 (20.8)
Reaction of HCWs toward HIV exposed individuals
Supportive and maintained confidentiality
33 (78.6)
Confidentiality was not maintained
6 (14.3)
Did not show concern about my accidental exposure
3 (7.1)
PEP after exposure
Received
38 (71.7)
Not received
15(28.30)
Reason for receiving PEP
Exposure to blood from known HIV positive patients
21 (55.3)
Exposure to blood from patient whose HIV status is unknown