Journal of Nursing & Care

Vinita Dogra

Publications

• Research Article
  Knowledge on Handling of HIV and HBV Patients and Occupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis against HIV and HBV: Effectiveness of Training Programme for Nurses
  Author(s): Abha Sharma, Bibhabati Mishra, Vinita Dogra, Archana Thakur and Poonam Sood LoombaAbha Sharma, Bibhabati Mishra, Vinita Dogra, Archana Thakur and Poonam Sood Loomba
  
  Background: During the course of health care of patients, thousands of health care workers suffer occupational exposures among which nurses have high chances of exposure to blood-borne pathogens as they are the primary health care providers to patients in hospitals. Post-exposure prophylaxis has become routine following the occupational exposure of HCWs to HIV and HBV. So it is important that nurses keep their knowledge updated regarding handling of HIV and HBV patients and how to manage occupational exposure. Method: A training programme for nurses was conducted by a tertiary care hospital and their knowledge regarding occupational exposure management and handling of HIV and HBV patients was assessed through pre-test and post-test questionnaire. Result: Total 36 clinically registered nurses participated. The mean score .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-1168.1000471

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