Introduction: Healthcare workers in Mogadishu, Somalia face significant occupational injury risks, particularly needle stick injuries, with 61.1% reporting incidents. This poses a serious threat to their health, leadi...Introduction: Healthcare workers in Mogadishu, Somalia face significant occupational injury risks, particularly needle stick injuries, with 61.1% reporting incidents. This poses a serious threat to their health, leading to infections such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV. Despite the high prevalence of injuries, awareness of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) accessibility is relatively high, with 84.0% of respondents aware of it. However, there are gaps in knowledge and implementation, as evidenced by variations in availability of PEP. Improving workplace safety measures, providing comprehensive training on injury prevention and PEP protocols, and ensuring consistent availability of PEP in healthcare facilities are crucial steps to safeguard the well-being of healthcare workers in Mogadishu, Somalia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among hospital workers in Mogadishu, Somalia, focusing on professionals from various healthcare facilities. The study targeted nurses, doctors, laboratory personnel, and pharmacists. Purposive sampling was employed, resulting in a sample size of 383 calculated using Fisher’s sample size formula. Data were collected using coded questionnaires entered into Microsoft Excel 2019 and analyzed with SPSS software to generate frequencies and proportions, presented through frequency tables and pie figures. Results: The study in Mogadishu, Somalia, examined the prevalence of occupational injuries and knowledge of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) accessibility among healthcare workers. Findings indicate a high prevalence of injuries, with 61.1% reporting incidents, predominantly needle stick injuries (60.6%). Despite the majority seeking prompt medical attention (72.0%), work-related illnesses affected 53.2% of respondents, notably work-related stress (59.5%). While most received training on injury and illness prevention (68.9%), gaps exist in PEP awareness, with 16.0% unaware of it. Nonetheless, 84.0% were aware, predominantly through health facilities (52.0%). Availability of PEP was reported by 71.3% in healthcare facilities, with variations in shift availability. The majority reported guidelines for PEP use (55.7%). Efforts are needed to bolster PEP awareness and ensure consistent availability in healthcare facilities to safeguard worker health. Conclusion: High prevalence of occupational injuries among healthcare workers, with needle stick injuries being the most common (60.6%). Despite this, 84.0% of respondents were aware of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), primarily learning about it from health facilities (52.0%). While 71.3% reported the availability of PEP in their facility, 28.7% noted its unavailability. These results emphasize the need for improved education and accessibility of PEP to mitigate occupational injury risks.展开更多
目的分析慈溪市受动物伤害人群暴露后处理的状况及其效果,为更好地预防控制狂犬病提供依据。方法在狂犬病门诊收集接受暴露后预防处理人群的基本情况,受伤害的时间、部位、伤害程度、伤人动物的种类、伤口处理、接种人用狂犬病疫苗（Rab...目的分析慈溪市受动物伤害人群暴露后处理的状况及其效果,为更好地预防控制狂犬病提供依据。方法在狂犬病门诊收集接受暴露后预防处理人群的基本情况,受伤害的时间、部位、伤害程度、伤人动物的种类、伤口处理、接种人用狂犬病疫苗（Rabies Vacane for Human Use,RabV）的种类,以及人狂犬病免疫球蛋白（Human Ra-bies Immunoglobulin,HRIG）使用等,调查接种RabV后的副反应发生率及其严重程度,以及是否发生人狂犬病。结果慈溪市2007年1-9月共有21 504人接受暴露后的预防处理,95%的人是被犬伤害,62%的人是在遭受动物伤害后12h内接种RabV。所有21 504人全程使用RabV,783人使用HRIG。未发生RabV引起的严重不良反应和人狂犬病病例。结论犬伤仍是当前威胁居民安全诱发狂犬病的主要因素。暴露后能及时正确接受预防处理,使用高效、可靠的RabV和HRIG,能有效预防控制狂犬病。展开更多
文摘Introduction: Healthcare workers in Mogadishu, Somalia face significant occupational injury risks, particularly needle stick injuries, with 61.1% reporting incidents. This poses a serious threat to their health, leading to infections such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV. Despite the high prevalence of injuries, awareness of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) accessibility is relatively high, with 84.0% of respondents aware of it. However, there are gaps in knowledge and implementation, as evidenced by variations in availability of PEP. Improving workplace safety measures, providing comprehensive training on injury prevention and PEP protocols, and ensuring consistent availability of PEP in healthcare facilities are crucial steps to safeguard the well-being of healthcare workers in Mogadishu, Somalia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among hospital workers in Mogadishu, Somalia, focusing on professionals from various healthcare facilities. The study targeted nurses, doctors, laboratory personnel, and pharmacists. Purposive sampling was employed, resulting in a sample size of 383 calculated using Fisher’s sample size formula. Data were collected using coded questionnaires entered into Microsoft Excel 2019 and analyzed with SPSS software to generate frequencies and proportions, presented through frequency tables and pie figures. Results: The study in Mogadishu, Somalia, examined the prevalence of occupational injuries and knowledge of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) accessibility among healthcare workers. Findings indicate a high prevalence of injuries, with 61.1% reporting incidents, predominantly needle stick injuries (60.6%). Despite the majority seeking prompt medical attention (72.0%), work-related illnesses affected 53.2% of respondents, notably work-related stress (59.5%). While most received training on injury and illness prevention (68.9%), gaps exist in PEP awareness, with 16.0% unaware of it. Nonetheless, 84.0% were aware, predominantly through health facilities (52.0%). Availability of PEP was reported by 71.3% in healthcare facilities, with variations in shift availability. The majority reported guidelines for PEP use (55.7%). Efforts are needed to bolster PEP awareness and ensure consistent availability in healthcare facilities to safeguard worker health. Conclusion: High prevalence of occupational injuries among healthcare workers, with needle stick injuries being the most common (60.6%). Despite this, 84.0% of respondents were aware of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), primarily learning about it from health facilities (52.0%). While 71.3% reported the availability of PEP in their facility, 28.7% noted its unavailability. These results emphasize the need for improved education and accessibility of PEP to mitigate occupational injury risks.
文摘目的分析慈溪市受动物伤害人群暴露后处理的状况及其效果,为更好地预防控制狂犬病提供依据。方法在狂犬病门诊收集接受暴露后预防处理人群的基本情况,受伤害的时间、部位、伤害程度、伤人动物的种类、伤口处理、接种人用狂犬病疫苗（Rabies Vacane for Human Use,RabV）的种类,以及人狂犬病免疫球蛋白（Human Ra-bies Immunoglobulin,HRIG）使用等,调查接种RabV后的副反应发生率及其严重程度,以及是否发生人狂犬病。结果慈溪市2007年1-9月共有21 504人接受暴露后的预防处理,95%的人是被犬伤害,62%的人是在遭受动物伤害后12h内接种RabV。所有21 504人全程使用RabV,783人使用HRIG。未发生RabV引起的严重不良反应和人狂犬病病例。结论犬伤仍是当前威胁居民安全诱发狂犬病的主要因素。暴露后能及时正确接受预防处理,使用高效、可靠的RabV和HRIG,能有效预防控制狂犬病。
