Occupational exposure to HIV and use of post-exposure prophylaxis in a general hospital in North Central, Nigeria.

Authors

  • Abiola O Olaleye School of Health Systems and Public Health, University of Pretoria
  • Olorunfemi A Ogundele Department of Community Health, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex , Ile Ife
  • Babatunde I Awokola Department of Family Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex , Ile Ife
  • Oladele S Olatunya Department of Pediatrics, Federal Medical Centre, Ido Ekiti.
  • Omolara A Olaleye General Outpatient Department, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex , Ile Ife
  • Titilope Adeyanju Department of Community Health, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile Ife
  • Akinlolu G Omisore Department of Community Health, Osun State University, Osogbo.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/ijosh.v3i1.6635

Keywords:

Post exposure prophylaxis, HIV, occupational exposure, follow-up

Abstract

Occupational exposures to blood borne pathogens including HIV have been well studied. However, limited studies exist about the utilization of post exposure prophylaxis and follow-up in Nigeria.

The objectives of the study were to describe the characteristics of occupational exposure to HIV, the utilization of post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) among health workers, and the proportion of exposed health workers reporting for follow-up three months after exposure.

A cross sectional descriptive study involving ninety three health workers was carried out at a general hospital located in an urban area in North Central zone of Nigeria. A simple random sampling technique was used. The prevalence of occupational exposure, utilization of post exposure prophylaxis and follow-up rate were assessed using self administered questionnaire. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 16 and descriptive analysis was carried out.

It was reported that, 73.1% of respondents at least one or more occupational exposures to HIV and other blood borne pathogens through accidental needle injury/prick, blood splash on a fresh wound or conjunctiva exposure in the last one year. Needle stick injury occurred in 83.8% of all respondents who had occupational exposures. 8.8% of exposed respondents commenced post exposure prophylaxis with two-thirds completing the post exposure prophylaxis regimen. Only one (25%) of those who completed the regimen reported for follow-up.

Occupational exposures to HIV are common among health workers. The rates of utilization of post exposure prophylaxis and follow-up were low.  

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijosh.v3i1.6635  

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, Vol 3 No 1 (2013) 11-17

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Author Biographies

Abiola O Olaleye, School of Health Systems and Public Health, University of Pretoria

The author has seven years of progressive work experience in monitoring and evaluation, public health research and development activities. He is a Senior Registrar in the  Department of Community Health, OAUTHC, ile Ife, Nigeria. Currently, he is a graduate student in the School of Health Systems and Public Health, University of Pretoria, South Africa.

He has published in international and national peer reviewed journals. He has also made abstract presentations at scientific conferences.His research interest is in monitoring and evaluation of public health programs.

Olorunfemi A Ogundele, Department of Community Health, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex , Ile Ife

MBChB, MWACP, MPH Exec.

The author has 14 years experience as a doctor and 5years as a Public Health Physician,  and has published several articles in National and International journals.Currently , he works as a Senior Registrar in Community Medicine  at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital complex, Ile -Ife, Nigeria, providing careat both clinical and Community level.

Babatunde I Awokola, Department of Family Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex , Ile Ife

MBBS, MWACP, MPH Exec. The author has seven years experience as a doctor and 3years as a Family Physician,  and has published several articles in National and International journals.Currently , he works as a Senior Registrar in Department of Family Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital complex, Ile -Ife, Nigeria. He is interested in family pactice and Community care.

Oladele S Olatunya, Department of Pediatrics, Federal Medical Centre, Ido Ekiti.

MBBS, FMCP

The author has about twelve years of clinical experience and has published paper in international journal and presented abstract in confernce . He is currently a Paediatrician at the Department of Paediatrics, Federal Medical Centre,  Ido Ekiti where  he carries on clinical work and research. His interest is in Social Paediatrics.

Omolara A Olaleye, General Outpatient Department, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex , Ile Ife

MBBS

The author is a Medical Officer in the General Outpatient Department, OAUTHC, ile Ife, Nigeria. She has three years experience in clinical and social work. Her interest is in social and rehabilitative medicine.

Titilope Adeyanju, Department of Community Health, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile Ife

MBBS

The author has two years experience in Public Health Medicine. She is interested in adolescent health and development.Currently, she works as a Registrar in the Department of Community Health, OAUTHC, Ile Ife, Nigeria.

Akinlolu G Omisore, Department of Community Health, Osun State University, Osogbo.

MBChB, FWACP, MPH Exec

The author Is a Public Health Physician with eight years experience. He has published several articles in National and International peer reviewed journals.Currently , he works in the Department of Community Health  at the Osun State University, Osogbo.

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2013-10-31

How to Cite

Olaleye, A. O., Ogundele, O. A., Awokola, B. I., Olatunya, O. S., Olaleye, O. A., Adeyanju, T., & Omisore, A. G. (2013). Occupational exposure to HIV and use of post-exposure prophylaxis in a general hospital in North Central, Nigeria. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, 3(1), 11–17. https://doi.org/10.3126/ijosh.v3i1.6635

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2013)

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Original Articles