Assessment of Occupational Risk Exposures and the Degree of Implementation of Standard Protective Equipment Among Medical Personnel
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Knowledge and application in practice of hygienic and epidemiological standards and the algorithm for post-exposure prophylaxis of blood-borne infections are decisive for their reliable prevention. Aim: Assessment of participants' knowledge and behavior regarding hygienic and epidemiological standards and awareness regarding the algorithm for post-exposure prophylaxis of medical personnel for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency virus infection. Materials and methods: the period is March 2024- March 2025. 164 respondents working in the Emergency Department of the University Hospital "St. George" - Plovdiv participated in the survey. Results: mean age is 39.4 years (SD = 13.0). Approximately 32.3% are men, 82.3% report wearing gloves for each patient, and 80,5% are vaccinated with HBV. The prevalence of occupational incidence was 45.7% (n = 75).51.3% reported "2 ", 28.2% reported "1 ", 12.8% reported "3 ", 5.1% reported ">5 ", and 2.6% reported "5 ".Among the 73 participants with available data, post-incidence measures included washing the wound/stab site with soap and water and disinfection (65.3%), testing for Hepatitis B/C (26.7%), and testing for HIV (5.3%) Conclusion: Only knowledge and compliance with a strict anti-epidemic regime and hygienic-epidemiological standards will ensure a safe working environment and prevention of blood-borne infections.
Language: English
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $161
OpenAlex ID: W4414938641
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