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.


Bloodborne infections--Zambia--Prevention.
Sexually transmitted diseases

SPR MED CHI 2016.