Table 2.
HIV-related knowledge of healthcare providers, Guangzhou, China
| Item | Correct responses N (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| HIV transmission knowledge | Which is the least risky pattern of exposure to HIV-positive blood? | 818 (84.2) |
| Which type of body fluid from PLWHA can cause infection? | 797 (82.0) | |
| Which is the most effective measure to prevent HIV infection? | 769 (79.1) | |
| What is the current stage of the AIDS epidemic in China? | 752 (77.4) | |
| Which sexual behaviour is the most dangerous? | 470 (48.4) | |
| What are the epidemic characteristics of HIV/AIDS in China? | 379 (39.0) | |
| Exposure prevention knowledge | How should one address needles used by HIV-positive patients? | 879 (90.4) |
| Which is not a universal precautionary principle to prevent occupational exposure to HIV? | 807 (83.0) | |
| Which is not a measure of HIV occupational exposure? | 741 (76.2) | |
| What is the best time for preventive medication after occupational exposure? | 720 (74.1) | |
| Which treatment is not correct if stabbed by HIV-contaminated needles? | 681 (70.1) | |
| Which is not a principle that is commonly followed by parties and the relevant departments after HIV occupational exposure? | 564 (58.0) | |
| Which is not the main basis for assessing the risk of HIV exposure? | 556 (57.2) | |
| How many days is the course of preventive medication after occupational exposure? | 491 (50.5) | |
| How should one to treat the eye mucosa after it is splashed by HIV-infected fluid? | 460 (47.3) | |
| Which is the correct operation to prevent occupational exposure to HIV? | 214 (22.0) |