Awareness of Infectious Occupational Health Risks and the Compliance of Recommended Vaccines Amongst the Medical Interns At Rural Hospital  A Pilot Study

Dr. Sachin Naik; Dr. Rohan Patil; Dr. Shrikant Ambalkar

Volume : V, Issue : V, May - 2016

Awareness of Infectious Occupational Health Risks and the Compliance of Recommended Vaccines Amongst the Medical Interns At Rural Hospital A Pilot Study

Dr. Sachin Naik, Dr. Rohan Patil, Dr. Shrikant Ambalkar

Abstract :

Health professionals are at increased risk of exposure to infectious diseases, as they are exposed to potentially contaminated substances with a variety of pathogens. This was a cross–sectional questionnaire pilot study was conducted among 50 medical interns at M.I.M.E.R. Medical College & Dr.BSTR Hospital, Talegaon Dabhade, Pune 410507 in order to assess their current level of awareness. This study concludes that all medical interns should undergo a comprehensive training program regarding awareness of occupational health risks and vaccination coverage, reflecting the need for motivational policies, through activities for clarification and expansion of vaccination coverage.