Rapid Assessment Survey of injection practices in Northern Areas of Pakistan

摘要: Background and Objective: Unsafe injections have been associated with the transmission of bloodborne pathogens, including hepatitis viruses HIV, in Pakistan other countries. Determinants poor injection practices include a lack awareness risks unsafe injections, unavailability adequate continuous supplies equipment assumption made by prescribers demand for general population. The objective rapid assessment was to provide tangible data on existing basis survey prescribers, providers Methods: A conducted Gilgit town Hunza, Punial lshkoman valleys Northern Areas during month October 2001 using an Urdu translation standardized World Health Organization tool assess practices. convenience sample 13 prescnbers, 14 26 members population were interviewed. Results: Fifteen percent (43/280) all prescriptions reviewed included at least one injection. Nineteen (5/26) interviewed reported receiving or IV infusion last 3 months. average number per person year is estimated be 2.3. Of interviewed, 8 (57%) that they did not always sufficient quantities required (patient purchase advised reuse reported);12 (86%) appropriate sharp disposal boxes; 11 (79%) waste facilities. None among C B as being reuse. Three (23%) report virus transmissible reused Conclusions: Frequent prescription administration safe equipment, facilities regarding transmissibility are common Pakistan.