Knowledge and attitude towards HIV post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) among healthcare workers in Hospital Pakar Universiti Sains Malaysia

Faizal, Muhammad Harith Danial Mohd (2025) Knowledge and attitude towards HIV post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) among healthcare workers in Hospital Pakar Universiti Sains Malaysia. Project Report. Universiti Sains Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude towards HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) among healthcare workers (HCWs) at Hospital Pakar Universiti Sains Malaysia (HPUSM). As HCWs are at risk of occupational exposure to HIV, especially through needle-stick injuries, understanding their awareness and perception of PEP is crucial. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 167 participants, selected through stratified random sampling from seven inpatient wards. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analysed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and Chi-square tests. The results showed that while 80.2% of HCWs had a favourable attitude towards PEP, only 44.9% demonstrated good knowledge, with the majority 55.1% lacking adequate understanding. Although 76.6% had heard of PEP, only 9.6% had received formal training, and 71.3% had not encountered current PEP guidelines. A significant moderate positive correlation was found between knowledge and attitude (r² = 0.292, p = 0.001). Additionally, knowledge was significantly associated with factors such as educational level, profession, exposure to PEP information, and familiarity with guidelines. However, no socio-demographic characteristics were significantly associated with attitude. The findings highlight the need for improved training, clearer protocols, and greater institutional support to enhance PEP knowledge and readiness among healthcare workers

Item Type: Monograph (Project Report)
Uncontrolled Keywords: HIV post exposure
Subjects: R Medicine
R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine
R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC109-216 Infectious and parasitic diseases
Divisions: Kampus Kesihatan (Health Campus) > Pusat Pengajian Sains Kesihatan (School of Health Sciences) > Monograph
Depositing User: MUHAMMAD AKIF AIMAN AB SHUKOR
Date Deposited: 06 Jan 2026 07:19
Last Modified: 25 Feb 2026 04:16
URI: http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/63423

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