Knowledge on non-occupational post exposure prophylaxis services and its utilization among the community members in Chipata, Kitwe, Luwingu and Macha in Zambia/
Chirwa Johnathan.
- Lusaka: University of Zambia , School of Medicine, 2016.
- xiv,68p.: ill.
A study submitted in partial fullfilment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
Includes bibliographical references.
Despite Human Immunodeficiency Virus Post Exposure Prophylaxis being 80% effective as a preventive measure against HIV infection after exposure HIV virus, it still remains an under-utilized service among community members. The study was aimed at determining knowledge and utilization of post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) services among community members in the towns of; Chipata, Luwingu, Kitwe and Macha.