Table 1.
Officers’ knowledge and attitudes towards HIV (N=8)
| Correct | ||
|---|---|---|
| Item | No. | % |
| 1. Before today, I was aware that: | ||
| i. HIV cannot be acquired from: | ||
| Surfaces such as tables, door knobs and bench tops | 7 | (88) |
| Air, water or swimming pools | 7 | (88) |
| Touching, hugging or shaking hands | 6 | (75) |
| Toilet seats, drinking fountains, surfaces or food sources | 6 | (75) |
| Coughing or sneezing | 4 | (50) |
| Spitting or vomiting | 4 | (50) |
| ii. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) prevents HIV by: | ||
| Reducing viral loads (infectiousness) in patients | 2 | (25) |
| Offering protection prior to exposure, if taken daily (PrEP) | 0 | (0) |
| Offering protection after exposure, if taken daily for 28 days (PEP) | 0 | (0) |
| 2. After today, I feel more confident about: | ||
| Protecting myself in the event of occupational exposure | 8 | (100) |
| The benefits of ART for HIV treatment and prevention | 8 | (100) |
| Interacting with HIV-infected offenders | 7 | (88)a |
a
HIV status was known if offenders self-disclosed during interviews.