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Timothy Rennie1, Melody Chipeio1, Bubbles Udjombala1
1School of Pharmacy, University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia.
The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
|August 23, 2019
Summary
Healthcare students face significant exposure risks to HIV and tuberculosis (TB) during clinical training in high-prevalence areas. Findings indicate high exposure rates, particularly in senior years, highlighting the need for improved training protocols to enhance student safety and education quality.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Healthcare students training in high-prevalence Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Tuberculosis (TB) settings face infection risks.
- Maintaining educational quality while ensuring student safety during clinical training is a critical challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the risk of exposure to HIV and TB among health science students at the University of Namibia.
- To identify variables associated with HIV and TB exposure in this student population.
Main Methods:
- Two cross-sectional surveys were conducted among health science students.
- Data collection focused on self-reported exposure to HIV (including needle-stick injuries) and TB.
Main Results:
- Nearly a quarter of students (N=367) reported HIV exposure, with rates escalating to 73% in the 6th year.
- One in ten students (N=290) reported TB exposure.
- Time-related factors emerged as significant predictors for both HIV and TB exposure risk.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare student exposure rates to HIV and TB in this setting are notably high.
- Current training practices may require enhancement to mitigate infection risks effectively.
- Improving training protocols is crucial for student safety and effective healthcare education.
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