Occupational Exposure To HIV And Practices Of Universal Safety Precautions Among Residents Doctors

Abstract

Background: The risk of percutaneous injury to health care workers has been well documented. Objectives: The study was to find out concern of resident doctors about acquiring HIV infection through occupational exposure. Methods: Cross-sectional exploratory Study was conducted at tertiary care teaching hospital and Medical College. Results: The average age of Resident Doctor's was 26 years  3.2 years. 53 (56.9%) residents' doctors correctly knew about universal precaution. Only 29 (31.1) of resident doctors were segregating it. Of the 93 residents involved in direct patient care / laboratory services, 54 (58%) were exposed to potentially infectious material. Considerable 63 (67.7%) number of resident doctors was following dangerous procedure of either bending it against table / wall or recapping (89.2%) used needle before disposal. Conclusion: the study strongly recommends the pre-placement training in various aspects of HIV/AIDS including Universal Precaution along with refresher courses from time to time.