AWARENESS AND PRACTICE OF UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS BY HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN A TEACHING INSTITUTE

Authors

  • Puneet Dargan B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, (BPKIHS) Dharan
  • S Thakur B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, (BPKIHS) Dharan
  • B K Jain B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, (BPKIHS) Dharan
  • R Singh B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, (BPKIHS) Dharan
  • M Deb B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, (BPKIHS) Dharan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.830

Abstract

Health Care Workers (HCWs) face a grave risk of acquiring infection including Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis B & C during the course of their work.
A questionnaire based study was conducted amongst the 154 HCWs working in a
teaching hospital to study Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) awareness,
and to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice in respect of application of universal
precautions. This study has shown that definite lacunae exist regarding awareness
and practice of universal precautions. Comprehensive in service educational
programme for HCWs regarding the implementation of universal precautions is
recommended.

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Published

2003-07-01

How to Cite

Dargan, P., Thakur, S., Jain, B. K., Singh, R., & Deb, M. (2003). AWARENESS AND PRACTICE OF UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS BY HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN A TEACHING INSTITUTE. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 40(139), 125–127. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.830

Issue

Vol. 40 No. 139 (2001)

Section

Original Article

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