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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.