Standard/universal precautions reduce the risk of transmission of bloodborne infections among patients and health care workers. This study was conducted to assess the awareness and knowledge of standard precautions among nurses in a university teaching hospital in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. All nurses working in the hospital were given a structured, self-administered, anonymous questionnaire:...

Background: We conducted an assessment of knowledge about blood borne pathogens (BBP) and use of universal precautions at first level care facilities (FLCF) in two districts of Pakistan. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey and selected three different types of FLCFs ; public, general practitioners and unqualified practitioners through stratified random sampling technique. At each fac...

Objective: To assess awareness regarding aetiology & modes of transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus / Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) & Hepatitis B infections among class IV hospital workers and to assess their knowledge of post-exposure management, the steps practiced to prevent occupational exposure and to assess the efficiency of training programs. Methoology: Hundred s...