Raftopoulos V, Nikolopoulos G, Konte V, Pylli M, Tsiara C, Makri E, Paraskeva D. Post-exposure prophylaxis after non-occupational exposure to HIV in Greece.
Int Nurs Rev 2008;
55:68-72. [PMID:
18275538 DOI:
10.1111/j.1466-7657.2007.00590.x]
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Abstract
AIM
To assess the use of post-exposure prophylaxis after a non-occupational exposure to HIV in Greece.
METHODS
We analysed the data that were reported to the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention by physicians who requested non-occupational post-exposure to HIV prophylaxis (NONOPEP).
RESULTS
During the period January 1996-June 2005 inclusive, 159 persons received NONOPEP (116 males, 42 females and 1 unknown). Fifty-three per cent of the males sought NONOPEP because of an exposure to sperm and vaginal secretions, while 35.7% of the females were exposed to sperm. Unprotected sex was the main reported cause of exposure to HIV (38.36%) followed by condom rupture (35.85%). For 110 (69.18%) persons, it was the first time they were prescribed NONOPEP.
CONCLUSION
The current surveillance system in Greece should be further developed to include the documentation of potential drug-toxicity, side effects and adherence to the prophylaxis. The health educational role of the nurse in HIV prevention in Greece should be developed.
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