TITLE:
Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Health Professionals in Front of the Exposure Accidents to Blood in Two Hospital Structures of Lubumbashi
AUTHORS:
Bakamona Lyna Babidi, Bianza Moise Bakadia, Mulongo Pauline Kalenga, Kamona Charles Kimuni, Kabengele Arlette Ndaya, Pembi Christian Kasongo, Tshibangu Victor Tshibanda, Kibi Ivonne Mwewa, H. E. Matala, A. R. Kamb, Mwema Gui Numbi, W. G. Sande, Katolo Patrick Banza, Koke Joelle Kibuluk, Kwete Mathieu Ngolo, Ilunga Eric Kasamba, Balaka Michel Ekwalanga
KEYWORDS:
Accident Blood Exposure, Occupational Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Access Library Journal,
Vol.4 No.8,
August
10,
2017
ABSTRACT: The accidents of blood exposure are a real threat to the health personnel. According to our knowledge, in both hospitals, some actions in the prevention of accidents of blood exposure have been implemented. We have therefore conducted a survey about knowledge, attitudes and practices during the month of May 2013 in order to assess the current situation, to measure the overall level of knowledge and practices of personnel exposed. A survey was sent to 384 people using the interview technique directly. The salient results indicate that 81.3% of them admitted to having suffered from an accident of blood exposure and the results showed a good knowledge of the risk of contamination three HBV, HCV and HIV. The rate of vaccination against hepatitis B is 21.6%. 61.2% of accidents of blood exposure were occurred during recapping of needles, a gesture considered at risk. What to do in case of accidents of blood exposure appears to be insufficiently known by our sample. Accidents of blood exposure are still a concern in our community. Regular information and education office to best practice campaigns are needed to reduce the impact of these preventable incidents by simple measures.