Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude Towards HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Among Health Workers at Jimma University Medical Center, Jimma Town, South West Ethiopia

Admasu Belay Gizaw^1*, Dejene Hailu Beyene² & Beimnet Daniel Eyasu³

¹School of Nursing and Midwifery, Jimma University, Ethiopia
²Department of Nursing, Salale University Collage of Health Sciences, Ethiopia
³Jimma Town Health Office, Ethiopia

Mr. Admasu Belay Gizaw, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Jimma University, Ethiopia.

Keywords: Health Care Workers, Post Exposure Prophylaxis, HIV

Abstract

Background:
Health care workers are at risk of acquiring Human Immune Deficiency Virus infections, because of occupational exposure to blood and other body fluids. Post exposure prophylaxis has been associated with an 80% of reduction in the risk of HIV infection among Health Care Workers exposed to Human Immune Deficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome on work. Studies addressing knowledge and practice about Post exposure prophylaxis are also lacking in developing countries including Ethiopia. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess knowledge, attitude and practice of health care worker towards post exposure prophylaxis at Jimma university medical center.
Objectives
The main objective of this study was assess knowledge, attitude and practice of health workers about post-exposure prophylaxis in Jimma medical center Jimma town, south west Ethiopia, 2018.
Methods
A cross sectional study design was carried out from February to March, 2018. A total of 338 health workers participated in study from Jimma university medical centers in Jimma town. Data was collected using pre tested self-administered questionnaire. Before analysis the collected data was coded and checked for completeness.

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