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The study investigated the sero-status of human immunodeficiency virus among healthcare workers in Addis Ababa public hospitals. A multi-centered, institutional-based, cross-sectional study was conducted from 18 September 2022 to 30 October 2022. A simple random sampling method and a semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire were used to collect the data, which were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25. A binary logistic regression model was used to identify the factors associated with the human immunodeficiency virus sero-status of healthcare workers post exposure to infected blood and body fluids. Of the 420 study participants who were exposed to blood and body fluids, 403 (96%) were non-reactive. Healthcare workers who had 20–29 years of work experience had approximately six times higher odds of testing positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (AOR = 6.21, 95% CI: 2.39, 9.55). Healthcare workers who did not use personal protective equipment properly had five times higher odds of testing positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (AOR = 5.02, CI: 3.73, 9.51). This study showed that, among those healthcare workers who tested positive for the human immunodeficiency virus infection, the majority were from the emergency department. Healthcare workers who did not use personal protective equipment properly had higher odds of testing positive for the human immunodeficiency virus. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Hepatitis B infection is a potentially severe liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus and is a significant global health issue. The likelihood of health care professionals contracting hepatitis B is high. Vaccination is the most effective and feasible method for avoiding hepatitis B virus infection. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) prevention requires adequate knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding hepatitis B infection and immunization. Aim of work: To study the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practice towards HBV infection among health care workers in Suez Canal University Hospital. Materials and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 305 health care employees at Suez Canal University Hospital, including physicians and nurses. A self-administered questionnaire with sociodemographic, knowledge, attitude, and practice-related questions was established. Results: Among the 305 HCWs of the study, 55.5% have adequate understanding of HBV transmission, even though 80% of health care workers (HCWs) were vaccinated against HBV, only 7.5% had immunity test after immunization. About 50% of physicians and 38.7% of nurses sustained 2 to 5 needle stick / sharp injury incidents during their working careers. Nearly, 16.2% of physicians and 19.0% of nurses reported using post-exposure prophylaxis, including hepatitis B vaccination. Conclusion: The majority of HCWs at Suez Canal University Hospital have proper knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding HBV transmission and immunization. The health care authorities should provide training courses on hepatitis B infection and vaccination for HCWs to reduce the risks of acquiring hepatitis C virus infection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives: The study investigated the sero-status of human immunodeficiency virus among healthcare workers in Addis Ababa public hospitals. Methods: A multi-centered, institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted from September 18, 2022, to October 30, 2022. A simple random sampling method and semi-structured, self-administered questionnaires were used to collect the data, which were analyzed using statistical package for social science version 25. A binary logistic regression model was used to identify factors associated with the sero-status of healthcare workers' post-exposure blood and body fluids for the human immunodeficiency virus. Results: Of the 420 study participants who were exposed to blood and body fluids, 403 (96%) were non-reactive. Healthcare workers who had 20 to 29 years of work experience had approximately 6 times higher odds of testing positive for human immunodeficiency virus (AOR = 6.21, 95% CI: (2.39, 9.55). Healthcare workers who did not use personal protective equipment properly had 5 times higher odds of testing positive for human immunodeficiency virus (AOR = 5.02, CI: 3.73, 9.51). Conclusion: This study showed that a higher proportion of healthcare workers at the emergency department were positive for human immunodeficiency virus infection among healthcare workers who were exposed to blood and body fluids and tested immediately. Healthcare workers who did not use personal protective equipment properly had higher odds of testing positive for human immune-deficiency virus. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]