Knowledge of standard precautions among HCWs | Freq. | Perc. |
---|---|---|
The concept of standard precautions includes | ||
Hand washing before and after any direct contact with patient | 37 | 37.0 |
Consideration of the potential for transmission of infectious agents to patients | 38 | 38.0 |
Cough etiquette such as directing patients/relatives with symptoms of a respiratory infection to cover their mouths/noses when coughing or sneezing | 39 | 39.0 |
Safe injection practices such as aseptic techniques | 40 | 40.0 |
Potential ways of occupational exposure | ||
Needle stick/sharp injury | 67 | 67.0 |
Splash on the eye | 65 | 65.0 |
Inhalation | 64 | 64.0 |
Talking to patients | 64 | 64.0 |
Touching patients | 64 | 64.0 |
According to the SP, hand washing is performed | ||
Before any direct contact with patients | 55 | 55.0 |
Between patients’ contact | 54 | 54.0 |
Immediately after removing gloves | 53 | 53.0 |
After touching body fluids such as blood, excretions and sweat | 58 | 58.0 |
For which of these conditions should SP be followed | ||
To all hospitalised patients | 93 | 93.0 |
When the healthcare worker has a known or suspected infection | 91 | 91.0 |
When the patient has a known or suspected infection | 90 | 90.0 |
At the discretion of the healthcare worker. | 90 | 90.0 |
Body fluids that require SP | ||
Blood | 92 | 92.0 |
Vaginal fluids | 91 | 91.0 |
Blood tinged body fluids | 91 | 91.0 |
Saliva in dental procedures | 91 | 91.0 |
Important factors in deciding when to use PPEs such as goggles, mask, gloves, gowns and apron | ||
HIV/AIDS | 52 | 52.0 |
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection | 51 | 51.0 |
Signs and symptoms of infection | 53 | 53.0 |
Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV | ||
HIV counseling and testing is done immediately after the exposure | 49 | 49.0 |
PEP is given only to HIV negative test result | 49 | 49.0 |
Two or three antiretroviral drugs are given immediately after the exposure but within 72Â h | 90 | 90.0 |
The antiretroviral drug is taken for 4Â weeks | 64 | 64.0 |