摘要
Introduction: Healthcare workers in Mogadishu, Somalia face significant occupational injury risks, particularly needle stick injuries, with 61.1% reporting incidents. This poses a serious threat to their health, leading to infections such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV. Despite the high prevalence of injuries, awareness of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) accessibility is relatively high, with 84.0% of respondents aware of it. However, there are gaps in knowledge and implementation, as evidenced by variations in availability of PEP. Improving workplace safety measures, providing comprehensive training on injury prevention and PEP protocols, and ensuring consistent availability of PEP in healthcare facilities are crucial steps to safeguard the well-being of healthcare workers in Mogadishu, Somalia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among hospital workers in Mogadishu, Somalia, focusing on professionals from various healthcare facilities. The study targeted nurses, doctors, laboratory personnel, and pharmacists. Purposive sampling was employed, resulting in a sample size of 383 calculated using Fisher’s sample size formula. Data were collected using coded questionnaires entered into Microsoft Excel 2019 and analyzed with SPSS software to generate frequencies and proportions, presented through frequency tables and pie figures. Results: The study in Mogadishu, Somalia, examined the prevalence of occupational injuries and knowledge of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) accessibility among healthcare workers. Findings indicate a high prevalence of injuries, with 61.1% reporting incidents, predominantly needle stick injuries (60.6%). Despite the majority seeking prompt medical attention (72.0%), work-related illnesses affected 53.2% of respondents, notably work-related stress (59.5%). While most received training on injury and illness prevention (68.9%), gaps exist in PEP awareness, with 16.0% unaware of it. Nonetheless, 84.0% were aware, predominantly through health facilities (52.0%). Availability of
Introduction: Healthcare workers in Mogadishu, Somalia face significant occupational injury risks, particularly needle stick injuries, with 61.1% reporting incidents. This poses a serious threat to their health, leading to infections such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV. Despite the high prevalence of injuries, awareness of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) accessibility is relatively high, with 84.0% of respondents aware of it. However, there are gaps in knowledge and implementation, as evidenced by variations in availability of PEP. Improving workplace safety measures, providing comprehensive training on injury prevention and PEP protocols, and ensuring consistent availability of PEP in healthcare facilities are crucial steps to safeguard the well-being of healthcare workers in Mogadishu, Somalia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among hospital workers in Mogadishu, Somalia, focusing on professionals from various healthcare facilities. The study targeted nurses, doctors, laboratory personnel, and pharmacists. Purposive sampling was employed, resulting in a sample size of 383 calculated using Fisher’s sample size formula. Data were collected using coded questionnaires entered into Microsoft Excel 2019 and analyzed with SPSS software to generate frequencies and proportions, presented through frequency tables and pie figures. Results: The study in Mogadishu, Somalia, examined the prevalence of occupational injuries and knowledge of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) accessibility among healthcare workers. Findings indicate a high prevalence of injuries, with 61.1% reporting incidents, predominantly needle stick injuries (60.6%). Despite the majority seeking prompt medical attention (72.0%), work-related illnesses affected 53.2% of respondents, notably work-related stress (59.5%). While most received training on injury and illness prevention (68.9%), gaps exist in PEP awareness, with 16.0% unaware of it. Nonetheless, 84.0% were aware, predominantly through health facilities (52.0%). Availability of
作者
Yonis Abdullahi Ahmed Anshur
Abdishakur Mohamud Sheik
Miski Abdullahi Roble
Abdullahi Mohamed Yasin
Abdullahi Ali Mohamed
Fardowso Ali Mohamud
Abdimalik Dahir Abdi
Ikran Abdullahi Isse
Warda Adan Ibrahim
Mohamed Jimale Adan
Ugbad Ahmed Daud
Ahmed Aweis
Abdullahi Mohamed Hassan Fujeyra
Yonis Abdullahi Ahmed Anshur;Abdishakur Mohamud Sheik;Miski Abdullahi Roble;Abdullahi Mohamed Yasin;Abdullahi Ali Mohamed;Fardowso Ali Mohamud;Abdimalik Dahir Abdi;Ikran Abdullahi Isse;Warda Adan Ibrahim;Mohamed Jimale Adan;Ugbad Ahmed Daud;Ahmed Aweis;Abdullahi Mohamed Hassan Fujeyra(College of Medicine and Health Science, Abrar University, Mogadishu, Somalia;Directorate of Health-Banadir Regional Administration, Mogadishu, Somalia;Mogadishu Somali Trkiye Training and Research Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia;Department Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Zamzam University of Science and Technology, Mogadishu, Somalia;Banadir Maternity and Childhood Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia;Department Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Banadir University, Mogadishu, Somalia;Faculty of Medicine & Surgery, Somali National University, Mogadishu, Somalia)
