Table 3 Attitude of HCWs about PEP in Gondar University Hospital, 2012
Questions | Â | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Do you think PEP is Important? | Yes | 192 (98.5) |
NO | 3 (1.5) | |
I am not shore | - | |
Do you believe that training of PEP is important for a behavioral change? | Agree | 186 (95.4) |
Disagree | 9 (4.6) | |
Neutral | Â | |
Do you think there should be PEP guideline in work areas? | Agree | 135 (69.5) |
Disagree | 13 (6.7) | |
Strongly agree | 37 (19) | |
No comment | 10 (5.1) | |
Do you believe PEP reduces likelihood of being HIV positive | Yes | 153 (78.5) |
No | 28 (14.4) | |
I am not sure | 14 (7.2) | |
Do you believe PEP to prevent further infection? | Agree | 52 (26.7) |
Disagree | 117 (60) | |
Partially agree | 26 (13.3) | |
How do you see the saying that PEP is indicated for any type of sharp injuries | Agree | 57 (29.2) |
Disagree | 89 (45.6) | |
I am not sure | 49 (25.1) | |
What is your opinion on the believe that PEP is not important if the exposure is not with patient blood of known HIV positive | Agree | 30 (15.4) |
Disagree | 142 (72.8) | |
I am not sure | 23 (11.8) |