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Knowledge and attitude towards HIV post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) among healthcare workers in Hospital Pakar Universiti Sains Malaysia

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dc.contributor.authorFaizal, Muhammad Harith Danial Mohd
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-06T07:18:27Z
dc.date.available2026-01-06T07:18:27Z
dc.date.issued2025-08
dc.description.abstractThis study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude towards HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) among healthcare workers (HCWs) at Hospital Pakar Universiti Sains Malaysia (HPUSM). As HCWs are at risk of occupational exposure to HIV, especially through needle-stick injuries, understanding their awareness and perception of PEP is crucial. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 167 participants, selected through stratified random sampling from seven inpatient wards. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analysed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and Chi-square tests. The results showed that while 80.2% of HCWs had a favourable attitude towards PEP, only 44.9% demonstrated good knowledge, with the majority 55.1% lacking adequate understanding. Although 76.6% had heard of PEP, only 9.6% had received formal training, and 71.3% had not encountered current PEP guidelines. A significant moderate positive correlation was found between knowledge and attitude (r² = 0.292, p = 0.001). Additionally, knowledge was significantly associated with factors such as educational level, profession, exposure to PEP information, and familiarity with guidelines. However, no socio-demographic characteristics were significantly associated with attitude. The findings highlight the need for improved training, clearer protocols, and greater institutional support to enhance PEP knowledge and readiness among healthcare workers
dc.identifier.urihttps://erepo.usm.my/handle/123456789/23371
dc.language.isoen
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dc.titleKnowledge and attitude towards HIV post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) among healthcare workers in Hospital Pakar Universiti Sains Malaysia
dc.typeResource Types::text::thesis::bachelor thesis
dspace.entity.typePublication
oairecerif.author.affiliationUniversiti Sains Malaysia
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