Knowledge, attitudes and practices on the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) among health workers in (Nyeri) a district in Kenya
Karani, A.; Katsivo, K.; Muhami, L.N.; Lwafama, D.W.; Ntsekhe
Kenya Nursing Journal 18(1): 28-30
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0301-0333 PMID: 2132257 Document Number: 377620
To assess the level of knowledge, Attitudes and practices of health workers toward HIV/AIDS. The study was a cross-sectional KAP study of HIV/AIDS among 263 health workers in a district in Kenya. A self administered questionnaire was completed by the health workers under the supervision of the investigators. The subjects were randomly selected and proportionately allocated to nurses, clinical officers and laboratory technologists. The study revealed that as significant proportion of the study subjects had high knowledge on the history and transmission of HIV/AIDS (over 85%). There was expressed fear a proportion of (46%) health workers in the handling of AIDS patients. Though a sizeable proportion was knowledgeable of the recommended procedures in relation to aseptic technique in routine clinical procedures (over 75%). Lack of sufficient supplies and logistics hindered the conformity to the guidelines. An integrated and comprehensive educational; programme and periodic feedback is recommended.