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Needle Stick Injuries--Risk And Preventive Factors: A Study Among Health Care Workers In Tertiary Care Hospitals In Pakistan., Asad Ali Khan Afridi, Ameet Kumar, Raza Sayani

Community Health Sciences

BACKGROUND:

Health care workers (HCWs) are at substantial risk of acquiring blood borne infections such as HIV, Hepatitis-B and Hepatitis-C through needle stick injuries (NSIs). This study aimed to assess the proportion of NSIs and their associated factors among HCWs and also to identify the areas in which preventive efforts might be directed to protect against this occupational hazard.

METHODOLOGY:

A cross-sectional study was conducted in two tertiary care hospitals of Pakistan representing both private and public health sector. A total of 497 HCWs (doctors and nurses) were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Data was collected from January to May …

Need For Multilevel Strategies And Enhanced Acceptance Of Contraceptive Use In Order To Combat The Spread Of Hiv/Aids In A Muslim Society: A Qualitative Study Of Young Adults In Urban Karachi, Pakistan, Syed Farid-Ul-Hasnain, Eva Johansson, Saleema A. Gulzar, Gunilla Krant

Community Health Sciences

This qualitative study explored knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and perceptions of sexual and reproductive health, focusing specifically on contraceptive use and HIV prevention among young unmarried men and women, 17-21 years, in urban Karachi, Pakistan. The main theme, identified as underlying meaning in the focus group discussions was "Societal norms and perceptions create barriers to knowledge and awareness about sexual and reproductive health matters among young adults". A knowledge gap was revealed concerning HIV/AIDS and contraceptive use among young males and females, who have to rely on media and peers for information seeking. Study participants perceived that HIV/AIDS is incurable and …