EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF BLOOD EXPOSURE ACCIDENTS WITH THE HEALTHCARE WORKERS STAFF OF A PERIPHERAL HOSPITAL IN BENIN

  • Antoine Vikkey Hinson University of Abomey-Calavi Benin
  • Hervé Lawin University of Abomey-Calavi Benin
  • Fabien Gounongbe Université de Parakou
  • Badirou Aguêmon Université d’Abomey-Calavi Bénin
  • Charles Jérome Sossa Université d’Abomey-Calavi,
  • Donatien Daddah University of Abomey-Calavi Benin
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53555/bs.v2i7.1636
Keywords: Blood Exposure Accidents –Healthcare workers- HIV- HBV- Benin

Abstract

Aim: To assess the level of Blood Exposure Accidents (BEA) and suggest preventive
measures to the health workers.
Methods: It was one descriptive and cross-sectional study carried out in the hospital’s
technical services from May to July 2014. Both the medical and paramedical staff had filled
an anonymous questionnaire related to their socio-demographic profile, their history of BEA
and their knowledge thereof.
Results: Out of the 121 workers who took part in the study, 42(34.7%) were nurses, 40
(33.1%) auxiliary nurses, 14 (11.6%) laboratory technicians and 8 (6, 6%) were physicians.
The sex ratio of the population is 1.28%.The worker’s immunization coverage against
hepatitis B is 43.8%. 14.9% cases were reported BEA. The needle sticks injuries were the
most frequent accidents (72.2%). Nurses, auxiliary nurses and laboratory technicians were the
most affected respectively 33.3%, 27.8% and 16.7% cases. 61.1% of cases had their wounds
disinfected immediately, but only 5.5% declared their injury. The main reason being the lack
of knowledge of the declaration procedure (70.6%). Universal safety measures are not
sufficiently known by the agents.
Conclusion: Healthcare workers are exposed to a higher risk of BEA and most of the injuries
are not declared. Sensitization must be carried on the respect of universal safety measures.

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Author Biographies

Antoine Vikkey Hinson, University of Abomey-Calavi Benin

Unity of teaching and research in occupational health and environment, Faculty of sciences and health of Cotonou

Hervé Lawin, University of Abomey-Calavi Benin

Unity of teaching and research in occupational health and environment, Faculty of sciences and health of Cotonou

Fabien Gounongbe, Université de Parakou

Département de Médecine et Spécialités Médicales, Faculté de Médecine,

Badirou Aguêmon, Université d’Abomey-Calavi Bénin

Département de Santé Publique, Faculté des Sciences de la Santé de Cotonou

Charles Jérome Sossa, Université d’Abomey-Calavi,

Département de Promotion de la Santé, Institut Régional de Santé Publique

Donatien Daddah, University of Abomey-Calavi Benin

Unity of teaching and research in occupational health and environment, Faculty of sciences and health of Cotonou

Published
2016-07-31
How to Cite
Hinson, A. V., Lawin, H., Gounongbe, F., Aguêmon, B., Sossa, C. J., & Daddah, D. (2016). EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF BLOOD EXPOSURE ACCIDENTS WITH THE HEALTHCARE WORKERS STAFF OF A PERIPHERAL HOSPITAL IN BENIN. IJRDO - JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE, 2(7), 48-63. https://doi.org/10.53555/bs.v2i7.1636
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Vol. 2 No. 7 (2016): IJRDO - Journal of Biological Science
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