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December 4, 2025Amrita Journal of MedicineOpen Access

Awareness of Post-exposure Prophylaxis after Accidental Contact with Body Fluids among Interns at Medical College, Kolkata: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

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ABAnkush Banerjee

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Overview

Cross-sectional study shows awareness of post-exposure prophylaxis in healthcare workers, suggesting need for targeted interventions in interns.

Key Points

  • Adequate awareness of post-exposure prophylaxis was shown among 72% of healthcare workers, particularly in interns.
  • Statistical analysis utilized data from 150 interns in a West Bengal tertiary care hospital to assess post-exposure prophylaxis knowledge.
  • Awareness levels for universal precautions were higher in intern nurses than doctors, highlighting an area for improvement.
  • Increased training for healthcare workers is essential, particularly for intern doctors lacking sufficient post-exposure guidance.

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Ankush Banerjee (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6930e8b6ea1aef094cca2febhttps://doi.org/10.4103/amjm.amjm_3_25
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