Department of Microbiology, University of Yaounde I, Yaounde, Cameroon
Research Article
Infection Risk Perception, Reporting and Post-Exposure Management of Occupational Injuries among Healthcare Workers in District Hospitals
Author(s): Innocent Takougang*, Fabrice Zobel Lekeumo Cheuyem, Jonathan Hangi Ndungo, Emilia Enjema Lyonga and Francois Xavier Mbopi Keou
Background: The risk of infection among healthcare workers (HCW) is a looming public health problem worldwide.
Developing countries are most affected. The present study aimed to identify knowledge gaps, risk perceptions, reporting
patterns, and post-exposure management, following needle stick and sharp injuries and contact with other
body fluids HCW.
Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study was carried out from January to April 2022 in 6 District Hospitals in
Yaoundé. An auto-administered questionnaire was addressed to consenting HCW. Data were analyzed using R statistic
version 4.2.3 and p-value<5% was considered significant.
Results: Out of the 217 HCWs that were enrolled, some 10% were unaware of sources of exposure to blood and
other body fluids (BBF). Respondents displayed insufficient .. View More»
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