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Abstract
Injection safety as well as medical waste disposal practices in public health care settings in Kenya
Ishepe M.1, Waudo A.1, Wafula S.1
Objectives: determine unsafe practices that could lead to the transmission of Nosocomial infections
Methods: Observation and personal interview using a structured questionnaire was applied in Kakamega and New Nyanza provincial hospitals. A sample size of 125 staffs and patients were interviewed. at the interview sites, a random ans systematic selection of staff and patients was done. injection sites were selected basing on the areas injections are regularly.
Results: Needle stick injuries among health providers were at an average of 2.6 pricks per health care worker in a sparn of one week. 15/40 indicated they use protective gears during disposal of wastes. only a small proportion of 9.5% reported presence of job AIDS and any other literatures on injection safety available at the facilities. 76.5% indicated administering injections in the best recommended practices possible despite limited information and working tools at the facilities.
Conclusions: Inadequate job AIDS and other matrials neccessary seem to be a contributing factor to post exposure prophylaxis knowledge. sensitization is necessary to reduce on the risks associated with unsafe injection practices. Availability of a policy to streamline practices at the facilities would be imperative. Recommendations: Copies of the policy and guidelines with information education and communication materials should be made available to enhance proper practices at facility as well as community levels.
4th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention
Abstract no.
CDC019
Suggested Citation
"IshepeM., et al.
Injection safety as well as medical waste disposal practices in public health care settings in Kenya.
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4th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention:
Abstract no.
CDC019"
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