INTRODUCTION: The occupational activities of nurses entail a daily exposure to infectious and non-infectious factors that can affect their health. Blood-transmitted pathogens caused by occupational exposure pose the most serious threat. Prevention strategies include vaccinations and universal precaution measures.
AIM: The aim of this study is to assess vaccinations and other precautionary measures against blood-borne infections: HBV, HCV, HIV, and the attitude towards those among nurses at Dr. Ivan Seliminski Hospital, Sliven.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: We used an individual anonymous survey among 55 nurses working in different wards of the Hospital.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: A large number of nurses at the hospital have had an HBV immunisation (69%). A significant proportion have also had serologic status testing for HCV and HIV (58%). Most nurses indicated they have had immunisation and testing as a precautionary measure.
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