Abstract
Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) have an increased risk of occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Aims/objectives: We aim to examine the utilisation and outcome of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for both HIV and hepatitis B (HBV) among HCWs.
Methods: This was a retrospective study conducted in a tertiary hospital in North-Western Nigeria. We reviewed data on HIV or HBV PEP given to HCWs between 2004 and 2016.
Results: A total of 115 HCWs presented for PEP during the study period. Intern doctors were the most exposed group (40/115; 34.8%). There were 86/115 (74.8%) needle stick exposures. While 53/115 (46.1%) of the sources of exposure were HIV-positive, 9/115(7.83%) were HBV-positive. Zidovudine-based regimen (40/70) was the most commonly prescribed. No seroconversion occurred among those that completed PEP treatment and follow-up.
Discussion: No seroconversion occurred among those that received either or both HIV and HBV PEP and completed PEP treatment.
Aims/objectives: We aim to examine the utilisation and outcome of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for both HIV and hepatitis B (HBV) among HCWs.
Methods: This was a retrospective study conducted in a tertiary hospital in North-Western Nigeria. We reviewed data on HIV or HBV PEP given to HCWs between 2004 and 2016.
Results: A total of 115 HCWs presented for PEP during the study period. Intern doctors were the most exposed group (40/115; 34.8%). There were 86/115 (74.8%) needle stick exposures. While 53/115 (46.1%) of the sources of exposure were HIV-positive, 9/115(7.83%) were HBV-positive. Zidovudine-based regimen (40/70) was the most commonly prescribed. No seroconversion occurred among those that completed PEP treatment and follow-up.
Discussion: No seroconversion occurred among those that received either or both HIV and HBV PEP and completed PEP treatment.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 184-189 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Infection Prevention |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 4 |
Early online date | 17 Dec 2017 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Keywords
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Infection control
- Vaccination
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health Policy
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Advanced and Specialised Nursing
- Infectious Diseases