Table 2 Responses to questions on knowledge of HIV/AIDS
Questions on Knowledge | Response Frequency (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Â | Correct Answer | Incorrect Answer |
Knowledge of different routes of HIV transmission | 327 (97.9%) | 7 (2.1%) |
Can a mother infect her unborn baby with HIV? | 325 (97.3%) | 9 (2.7%) |
Can HIV be transmitted by social contacts? | 328 (98.2%) | 6 (1.8%) |
Can HIV be transmitted by sharp objects? | 330 (98.8%) | 4 (1.2%) |
Can you identify a positive patient by looking at them? | 260 (77.8%) | 74 (22.2%) |
Can mosquitoes transmit HIV? | 306 (91.6%) | 28 (8.4%) |
Can the HIV virus live in the open air? | 306 (91.6%) | 28 (8.4%) |
Do you only have to wear gloves when examining a PLWHA? | 245 (73.4%) | 89 (26.6%) |
Risk of HIV transmission following needle prick is approx. 1 in 300 | 161 (48.2%) | 173 (51.8%) |
Risk of HIV transmission following a splash of blood to non-intact skin or mucus membrane is approx. 1 in 1,000 | 153 (45.8%) | 181 (54.2%) |
Standard sterilization procedures are sufficient when sterilizing instruments used on an HIV-positive patient | 229 (68.6%) | 105 (31.4%) |
To prevent the transmission of HIV and other blood-borne infections in the health care setting HCW should wear latex gloves for every patient | 64 (19.2%) | 270 (80.8%) |
Most frequent mode of contracting HIV among health workers is through work-related exposure | 180 (53.9%) | 154 (46.1%) |
Most HIV-positive health care workers get infected at work | 223 (66.8%) | 111 (33.2%) |