Risk factors for transmission of HIV in a hospital environment of Yaoundé, Cameroon.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Dora MbanyaLazare Kaptue

Abstract

Risk factors for HIV transmission within a hospital setting were assessed using pre-structured questionnaires and observations. Of 409 respondents, 66.3% corresponded to the nursing staff, 14.4% doctors and 8.3% laboratory staff. The irregular use of gloves and other protective clothing for risky tasks, and recapping of needles after use were some of the risk factors identified, especially amongst nurses. Preventive measures were not always implemented by health personnel. More emphasis should be placed not only on diffusing universal precautions and recommendations for hospital staff safety, but accompanying measures for monitoring and evaluation of implementation of these standards are also indispensable.

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Jul 22, 2011·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Ousman MahmudHafiz A Ahmad
Feb 18, 2016·BMC Research Notes·Julienne Stéphanie NouetchognouDora Mbanya
Sep 11, 2020·BMC Infectious Diseases·Mutiara Tirta Prabandari Lintang KusumaWei-Wen Hsu

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