A Survey of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of a Sample of Albanian Medical Students in Relation to Occupational Exposure to Biological Agents DOI Creative Commons
Lorenzo Ippoliti, Luca Coppeta, E Buonomo

et al.

Diseases, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1), P. 11 - 11

Published: Jan. 10, 2025

(1) Background: Exposure to blood carries the risk of transmission many infectious diseases. Healthcare workers (HCWs), including hospital-based medical students, face high and often under-reported rates exposure needlestick sharps injuries. Previous studies have shown that students' knowledge infection control varies, highlighting importance pre-placement training. This study aims assess knowledge, attitudes practices regarding these risks in a population students from Albania. (2) Methods: A validated questionnaire was administered 134 an Italian hospital May 2023. It assessed HBV vaccination status, adherence practices, pathogen transmission, incidents towards infected patients. Three additional questions addressed air-borne tuberculosis recommendations for healthcare workers. (3) Results: Most (64%) reported being aware occupational risks. While 93% 87%, respectively, recognised HIV as blood-borne pathogens, fewer Treponema pallidum (44%). Awareness post-exposure prophylaxis (85%), but although 75% having received training, only 45% felt it adequate. Statistical analysis revealed association between control, awareness understanding vaccination. (4) Conclusions: Our highlights gaps infections need improved pre-clerkship education. Improved education could reduce anxiety, ethical issues misconceptions promote safer practices.

Language: Английский

A Survey of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of a Sample of Albanian Medical Students in Relation to Occupational Exposure to Biological Agents DOI Creative Commons
Lorenzo Ippoliti, Luca Coppeta, E Buonomo

et al.

Diseases, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1), P. 11 - 11

Published: Jan. 10, 2025

(1) Background: Exposure to blood carries the risk of transmission many infectious diseases. Healthcare workers (HCWs), including hospital-based medical students, face high and often under-reported rates exposure needlestick sharps injuries. Previous studies have shown that students' knowledge infection control varies, highlighting importance pre-placement training. This study aims assess knowledge, attitudes practices regarding these risks in a population students from Albania. (2) Methods: A validated questionnaire was administered 134 an Italian hospital May 2023. It assessed HBV vaccination status, adherence practices, pathogen transmission, incidents towards infected patients. Three additional questions addressed air-borne tuberculosis recommendations for healthcare workers. (3) Results: Most (64%) reported being aware occupational risks. While 93% 87%, respectively, recognised HIV as blood-borne pathogens, fewer Treponema pallidum (44%). Awareness post-exposure prophylaxis (85%), but although 75% having received training, only 45% felt it adequate. Statistical analysis revealed association between control, awareness understanding vaccination. (4) Conclusions: Our highlights gaps infections need improved pre-clerkship education. Improved education could reduce anxiety, ethical issues misconceptions promote safer practices.

Language: Английский

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