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Occupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) against Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection in a Health District in Cameroon: Assessment of the Knowledge and Practices of Nurses

Léopold Ndemnge Aminde, Noah Fongwen, Anastase Dzudié, Neville Mengnjo Bonko, George Awungafac, Divine Teno, Lawrence Mbuagbaw, Karen Sliwa

PLoS ONE · 2015 · 50 citations · 21 references

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Abstract

The knowledge and practice of nurses on PEP for HIV in Cameroon is low. There is urgent need for training programmes and workshops to increase awareness, improve practice, and reduce the risk of HIV acquisition from work related activities among health care providers.

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