Managements of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids among Healthcare Workers and Medical Students in University of Gondar Hospital, Northwest of Ethiopia

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Managements of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids among Healthcare Workers and Medical Students in University of Gondar Hospital, Northwest of Ethiopia

Zeleke Yimechew Nigussie
Zeleke Yimechew Nigussie
Tadese Ejigu Tafere
Tadese Ejigu Tafere
Gebeyaw Tiruneh Kassa
Gebeyaw Tiruneh Kassa
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Introduction: Occupational exposures to blood and body fluids in healthcare settings have the potential to transmit hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), or human immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Adherence to standard infection control practices is best way to prevent blood born infections in health care setting. This study tried to assess exposure management practices of HCWs and medical students to blood and body fluids (BBFs) in University of Gondar Hospital. Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted from September 6 to October 2, 2012, in University of Gondar hospital. Two hundred eighty five participants (including health professionals, janitors and medical students) were participated in the study. Stratified simple random sampling technique was used to select the participants. Data was collected through Self-administered questionnaire and interview using structured questionnaire.

Managements of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids among Healthcare Workers and Medical Students in University of Gondar Hospital, Northwest of Ethiopia

Introduction: Occupational exposures to blood and body fluids in healthcare settings have the potential to transmit hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), or human immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Adherence to standard infection control practices is best way to prevent blood born infections in health care setting. This study tried to assess exposure management practices of HCWs and medical students to blood and body fluids (BBFs) in University of Gondar Hospital. Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted from September 6 to October 2, 2012, in University of Gondar hospital. Two hundred eighty five participants (including health professionals, janitors and medical students) were participated in the study. Stratified simple random sampling technique was used to select the participants. Data was collected through Self-administered questionnaire and interview using structured questionnaire.

Zeleke Yimechew Nigussie
Zeleke Yimechew Nigussie
Tadese Ejigu Tafere
Tadese Ejigu Tafere
Gebeyaw Tiruneh Kassa
Gebeyaw Tiruneh Kassa

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Tadese Ejigu. 2013. “. Global Journal of Medical Research – K: Interdisciplinary GJMR-K Volume 13 (GJMR Volume 13 Issue K5): .

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Managements of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids among Healthcare Workers and Medical Students in University of Gondar Hospital, Northwest of Ethiopia

Zeleke Yimechew Nigussie
Zeleke Yimechew Nigussie
Tadese Ejigu Tafere
Tadese Ejigu Tafere
Gebeyaw Tiruneh Kassa
Gebeyaw Tiruneh Kassa

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