Occupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) against Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection in a Health District in Cameroon: Assessment of the Knowledge and Practices of Nurses

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Health care providers are at risk of acquiring human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection from occupational exposure, with nurses being the most vulnerable. There is no data on the awareness of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) among nurses in Cameroon. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, practices of nurses regarding PEP for HIV and their determinants in Cameroon. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted between April …

Authors

Aminde LN; Takah NF; Dzudie A; Bonko NM; Awungafac G; Teno D; Mbuagbaw L; Sliwa K

Journal

PLOS ONE, Vol. 10, No. 4,

Publisher

Public Library of Science (PLoS)

DOI

10.1371/journal.pone.0124416

ISSN

1932-6203

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Lawrence Mbuagbaw

Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

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