Occupational Post-exposure Prophylaxis after Blood and Body Fluids Exposure among Healthcare Workers in Siriraj Hospital
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Issued Date
2022-11-01
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eISSN
22288082
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85141748201
Journal Title
Siriraj Medical Journal
Volume
74
Issue
11
Start Page
787
End Page
791
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Siriraj Medical Journal Vol.74 No.11 (2022) , 787-791
Suggested Citation
Changraksa N., Pannapoch L., Phatharodom P., Werarak P., Ratanasuwan W., Navanukroh O. Occupational Post-exposure Prophylaxis after Blood and Body Fluids Exposure among Healthcare Workers in Siriraj Hospital. Siriraj Medical Journal Vol.74 No.11 (2022) , 787-791. 791. doi:10.33192/Smj.2022.93 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/85410
Title
Occupational Post-exposure Prophylaxis after Blood and Body Fluids Exposure among Healthcare Workers in Siriraj Hospital
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Abstract
Objective: The present study aimed to describe the characteristics of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (oPEP) in Siriraj Hospital. Materials and Methods: A descriptive, retrospective cohort study was performed of healthcare workers (HCWs) who had experienced occupational injury in Siriraj Hospital in 2015. Data were extracted from the hospital database. Results: In total, 389 injury episodes were described; of which 293 (75.3%) involved female staff, and 112 (28.8%) involved nurses. The highest number of accidents (112, 28.8%) occurred in the operation room. Needlestick injury (210, 54%) was the most common injury. Overall, 94 (24.1%) HCWs received oPEP; 67 (71.2%) events carried a risk of HIV acquisition, and in 27 (28.7%) cases, the patients decided to take oPEP. Common oPEP regimens were TDF/XTC/LPV/r (33, 35.1%) and TDF/ XTC/RPV (32, 34%). Nearly half of the HCWs who received an LPV/r-based oPEP regimen had gastrointestinal intolerance and switched to second-line regimens. Among those who received oPEP, 52 (77.6%) returned at 1 month and 26 (38.8%) returned at 3 months after exposure for a serology test. There was no seroconversion in this cohort. Conclusion: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is a common and increasing risk of infection among HCWs. oPEP with effective antiretroviral drugs within 72 hours after exposure is the main strategy for HIV prevention. The selection of an oPEP regimen with less toxic pills should be considered for efficacy, safety, and adherence. Interventions such as a tracking system or message reminders should be implemented to improve the follow-up rate among HCWs.