Blood Exposure Accidents (BEA) are a real risk to personnel health,
particularly in developing countries. The objective of this study is to assess the
knowledge and attitudes of health personnel on BEA, know the existing safety
equipment and its application by the staff, and propose improvements to have an
effective protection prevention system. We have, therefore, conducted a survey during
the month of May 2019 in order to assess the current situation. A previously developed
questionnaire was provided to health personnel who had direct daily contact with
patients. The results showed a good knowledge of the risk and indicate that accidents
involving exposure to blood are frequent and can result in serious consequences,
including infection with hepatitis B and C viruses, as well as human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV), they may be due to neglect of preventive measures, lack of contact with
occupational medicine, work overload…etc. Blood Exposure Accidents are still a
concern in our community. There is a high rate of needle stick injuries in daily hospital
practice. Then information tools are needed both training for staff with regard to BEA,
can reduce the severity of exposure.
Keywords: Accidents of blood exposure, Health personnel, Infection,
Knowledge, Practice, Protection health, Risk.
