Table 3.
Post-exposure actions of respondents. These actions are not mutually-exclusive; the percentages do not sum to 100% between groups.
| Post-Exposure Actions | Respondents (%) (n=88) |
|---|---|
| Action | |
| Washed wound | 51 (58) |
| Continued working | 36 (41) |
| Consented patient to draw blood | 28 (32) |
| Had patient's blood tested | 27 (31) |
| Had own blood tested | 26 (30) |
| Encouraged by witness to seek help | 23 (26) |
| Reporting | |
| Staff | 51 (58) |
| Colleague | 40 (45) |
| Occupational Health | 28 (32) |
| Other | 27 (31) |
| Emergency Department | 23 (26) |
| HIV/Hepatitis C Prophylaxis (n=77) | |
| Yes | 8 (10) |
| No | 69 (90) |