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M E Thompson, J N Eastham

    Maryland Medical Journal (Baltimore, Md. : 1985)
    |December 1, 1989
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    Many emergency medical services (EMS) providers worry about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) exposure. About 20% of surveyed EMS professionals expressed concern, with some considering leaving the field.

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    Area of Science:

    • Emergency Medicine
    • Public Health
    • Infectious Disease

    Background:

    • Prehospital care providers face unique occupational risks.
    • Concerns about infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS can impact workforce retention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the level of concern among prehospital care providers regarding human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
    • To determine the extent to which HIV risk influences career decisions within Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was conducted among 110 prehospital care providers (career and volunteer).
    • Participants were from two counties in Maryland.
    • Data collected included concerns about treating patients with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and thoughts of leaving EMS due to HIV risk.

    Main Results:

    • Approximately 20% of surveyed providers expressed concern about managing patients with AIDS.
    • A significant portion, 24%, had contemplated leaving EMS because of potential HIV exposure.
    • Concerns were noted among both career and volunteer personnel.

    Conclusions:

    • Occupational risks, specifically HIV transmission, are a notable concern for EMS personnel.
    • Fear of infection may contribute to workforce attrition in the prehospital care sector.
    • Addressing provider anxieties is crucial for maintaining a stable EMS workforce.

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