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East and Central African Journal of Surgery
Association of Surgeons of East Africa and College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa
ISSN: 1024-297X
EISSN: 1024-297X
Vol. 17, No. 1, 2012, pp. 18-21
Bioline Code: js12004
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
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East and Central African Journal of Surgery, Vol. 17, No. 1, 2012, pp. 18-21

 en Attitude of Nurses in Mulago Hospital Burns Unit to HIV/AIDS Burns Patients
Alenyo, R; Ssentongo, R.; Kalanzi, E. & Namatovu, C.

Abstract

Background: Immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV) and the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) have constituted a major challenge and concern worldwide. This is especially of concern among the health workers who take care of these patients. To prevent occupational HIV infection in health professionals, a comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS is very essential.
Methods: This study was carried out to assess the attitude of Nurses working in burns units to HIV/AIDS burns patients. In a cross sectional descriptive studies 41 questionnaires were distributed among nurses working in the unit and only 30 questionnaires were filled and returned.
Result: 87.5% believed the prevalence of HIV was high in Uganda 68.8% said they could be infected while taking care of the patient , 100% that all burns patients should be screened for HIV. 37.5% believed knowledge of the HIV status would affect the professional duty to them but would still dress with precautions.
Conclusion/Recommendations: There is need to educate and teach nurses to adhere to the universal precaution against blood born diseases as a matter of routine and not only in those that turn out HIV positive.

 
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