PRECAUTION OF HIV/AIDS CARE TAKERS

PRECAUTION OF CARE TAKER  IN HIV/AIDS

Exposure to bodily fluids of someone infected by HIV can put you at risk of contracting the disease. But if you learn how to protect yourself, you will lessen your risk.

HIV can only be transmitted through bodily fluids such as semen, blood , vaginal fluids and saliva though no case have been documented.
Bodily fluids that cannot transmit HIV include; tears, sweat, vomit, urine and feaces. However it all this contain blood, it can transmit the virus.

Here are some of the precautions
Wear gloves when in contact body fluids
Keep wounds covered (both those of caregiver and the infected person.
Always wear gloves to protect hands when cleaning up spills of blood and other body fluids
Clean cutlery, linen, bath etc with ordinary detergents
Do not share toothbrushes, razors, needles or other sharp instruments that can pierce the skin.
Wash your hands with detergents after changing soiled bed sheets and contacts after any contact with body fluids
Use condoms incase of sexual activity
Patient can be bathed without wearing gloves if neither caregivers or patient has wounds



By Winny Chepkurui

Comments

  1. kelvin muli6 March 2019 at 09:00


    Challenges that family caregivers of HIV patients face include financial issues, social stigma, and lack of support from others in their circle of family and friends who often lack an understanding of HIV.

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  2. Ian Wanjohi 6 March 2019 at 09:24

    Protecting oneself when treating infected people or giving first aid to a person is important, its a great advantage when using gloves and protective garments .Incase you find yourself in an accident(car accident) where you find yourself having cuts and injuries and other you find you body mixed with othet peoples blood .After treatment of the injuries take effective responsibility and take yourself to the nearest VCT.

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  3. Judy6 March 2019 at 12:44

    A person should take precautions against infections
    diseases whenever they come into contact with an
    infected person's body fluids

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  4. Quinter6 March 2019 at 19:58

    Its better for one's self to be carefull when in relationship or even a family or friend who is HIV positive. incase is with one who is infected is better to use protection and avoid shairing any related sharp objects.

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  5. Quinter6 March 2019 at 20:00

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  6. Zahara Ibrahim6 March 2019 at 21:11

    They were extended to treat all blood and body substances as if they were infected with the same precaution all times have changes with infection risk precaution have changed as well standards precaution are used to protect the transmission of disease to healthcare woker and to other patients.

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  7. Edward Lepash6 March 2019 at 21:32

    Care givers should ensure their safety from the disease before handling the infected people by following the right protocol to avoid any mistake that may mess up their lives if they get into contact with the virus.

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  8. Paul shikanda6 March 2019 at 22:14

    People that give care to the infected people need to be more careful so that they may not get infected with the virus.

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  9. Unknown6 March 2019 at 22:34

    Care givers should protect themselves when taking care of the hiv patient, they should wear gloves when coming into contact with their blood,

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  10. Aubrey7 March 2019 at 00:13

    Hiv infects anyone including the young and the old hence no one is safe.thus its important for caretakers to take precautions when handling hiv infected pple such as wearing gloves, using sterlized sharp objects etc

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  11. Pauline7 March 2019 at 00:26

    Standard precautions such as hand hygiene before and after all patient contact,the personal protective equipment, which may include gloves, impermeable gowns, plastic aprons, masks, face shields and eye protection Should be enhanced. By Pauline mbithe

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  12. rachel gichia7 March 2019 at 02:51

    When taking care of people infected with HIV and AIDS,should wear protective clothes incase of open wounds to avoid getting infected.

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  13. benson7 March 2019 at 03:07

    Caring for someone with advanced AIDS can be difficult. But it can also give you precious time and meaningful experiences with them. It may also help you find new strengths within yourself....benson wanjohi

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  14. Mueni7 March 2019 at 03:15

    Protecting oneself when treating infected people or giving first aid to a person is important .One should wear gloves when in contact with body fluids and always wear gloves to protect hands when cleaning up spills of blood and other body fluids.Do not share toothbrushes ,razors ,needles or othee sharp instruments that can pierce the skin and always keep wounds covered by christine

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  15. Victor7 March 2019 at 03:27

    Use of protection measures like gloves when dealing with HIV infected person is always advisable for our safety....this prevents the transmission of the virus from the infected to another healthy person...Victor mutuku

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  16. EMMA7 March 2019 at 03:29

    When taking care of a sick person with HIV and aids infection one should be able to protect themselves in order not to contact themselves with the virus i.e by wearing gloves if attending to an open wound

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  17. faith7 March 2019 at 04:07

    it is good for care takers of infected people to be tested whether they are infected or not because accidentally one might inject infected person with a needle and inject himself or herself,so after tested handle these people with alot of care,use the required instruments to protect yourself,i.e gloves e.t.cBY FAITH

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  18. Naomi7 March 2019 at 05:09

    HIV caretakersb are also at a risk of contradicting the disease if they are careless.in our modern lives,the risk at which the disease transmits from the infected to the caretaker is very low since people are now aware on protective measures and can easily secure themselves.By Naomi

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  19. karisa7 March 2019 at 06:16

    i do i agree guys but how do i take care of a relative who is sick while wearing gloves without offending him/her ? i guess it needs to be explained to the sick

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  20. Unknown7 March 2019 at 07:04

    Care givers should take precautions in order to protect themselves from infection.

    Maureen

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  21. ZAKARIYA R SHEIKH7 March 2019 at 08:19

    HIV/AIDS caretakers should Wear gloves when taking care of infected patient, who have open or healing wounds, or skin infections and when in contact with blood or body fluids, secretions however they should also wash hands before and after direct patients contacts.

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  22. mercy mbuthia7 March 2019 at 11:40

    Caregivers should be cautious in handling HIV positive especially when they have bed sores changing of the beddings should be handled carefully if u have a cut and the fluids of infected comes to contact u are at high risk of contacting the virus proper hygiene should be maintained as much as we want to take care of them

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  23. Angelyne otieno7 March 2019 at 12:33

    When taking care of infected one should be very careful and keen and have knowledge on precautions before engage themselves.

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  24. Selina7 March 2019 at 12:44

    The fear of getting infected while giving care to HIV infected persons doesn't mean we can not provide the care that HIV infected persons need from us. All we have to do is to take the required steps to prevent exposure and transmission of HIV.

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  25. Anonymous7 March 2019 at 19:48

    Ann Nduta

    Prevention is better thn cure and therefore nurses who dress wounds of HIV infected persons and doctors.should be sensitized of advanced ways to prevent them from contacting the virus.gloves ain't 100% certain what about needles that have drawn an infected persons blood that ends up pricking the nurse or doctor in the process leading to infections.
    Before a more advanced way of prevention while taking care of HIV and Aids victims nurses doctors and families of infected persons should be very cautious while giving service to victims

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  26. Yasmin Abdisaman8 March 2019 at 10:03

    A caretaker is someone who is responsible for looking after another person, for example, a person who has a disability, or is ill or very young.
    Care takers should always be careful when dealing with HIV positive patients

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  27. Unknown8 March 2019 at 11:19

    HIV can be transmitted through bodily fluids, Blood,vaginal fluids though no case have been documented..... By rahma

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  28. Sharon9 March 2019 at 01:16

    Caregivers must be very careful when it comes to caring about HIV and AIDS infected persons to prevent the spread of this pandemic, especially those with wounds on their hands.

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  29. Koech9 March 2019 at 03:12

    Caregivers should practise utmost caution in order to avoid risks of infection but at the same time they should also not discriminate then love and care must be given to them and also they should be trained on how to deal with infected patients and not get infected in the process

    Kaisy

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  30. Jacob Mutuma9 March 2019 at 09:44

    Besides caregivers, an accident scene poses dangers for one contract the Hiv thru these means if due diligence is not taken.

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  31. Benjamin william9 March 2019 at 20:57

    When treating people inffected with hiv$aid we should make sure our blood doesnt mixup with the perso and we can make by wearing protective things such as glove

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  32. Unknown10 March 2019 at 22:19

    Learning on how to protect yourself will lessen your risk of getting infected with HIV as a caregiver...always take precautions as a caregiver..
    By Diana

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  33. Serah11 March 2019 at 01:41

    As a caretaker you should take extra care of your self to avoid the transmission of HIV

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  34. Anonymous11 March 2019 at 02:48

    Caretakers should be very keen while taking care of the infected people soo that they cannot get infected

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  35. Anonymous11 March 2019 at 02:53

    Caretakers should be very keen while taking care of the infected people soo that they cannot get infected

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  36. Unknown12 March 2019 at 05:14

    Care should know how to deal with patients who are infected by HIV and take take in mind on the protections measures
    FAIZA

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  37. Simon12 March 2019 at 10:48

    Care takers are in high risk of contracting disease from patients as they transmit blood for one to another therefore they should take extra care to make sure they gate save

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  38. Irene muthoni13 March 2019 at 04:56

    Thanks for this article all along i thought body fluid ca trasmit Hiv and aids.now i know

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  39. siyad muhumed14 March 2019 at 02:58

    are givers should protect themselves when taking care of the HIV positive patient, they should wear gloves when coming into contact with their blood

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  40. Dennis maina14 March 2019 at 05:18

    HIV caretakers should undertake the protective measures while handling people with HIV/Aids to avoid blood contact

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  41. Dennis maina14 March 2019 at 05:21

    HIV /Aids caretakers should undertake the protective measures because they are on a high risk of getting contacted with HIV while undertaking blood transfusion medicine

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  42. Unknown16 March 2019 at 01:05

    Care takers should be very careful when taking care of the infected and make sure they take there medications well.
    BY:SAMIA

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  43. Unknown17 March 2019 at 11:14

    HIV/AIDS can be spread through blood,vaginal fluids,semen and saliva.However all these contains blood .It can transmit the virus....by Zamzam Ahmed

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  44. Unknown17 March 2019 at 19:04

    Caretakers should wear gowns and gloves when the splashing of blood or body fluids occur. Wash hands immediately and thoroughly when contaminated by bodyfliuds or blood. The care giver should always lookout for certain changes in the patient's condition And ensure proper nutrition and comfort.
    MARY MUSYOKA

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  45. Unknown21 March 2019 at 01:39

    caretakers should be provided with best medical equipments ever and should be trained how to use sterilized needles and sort to prevent transmission of the infection
    Victor mutua

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  46. Fatuma24 March 2019 at 06:39

    Care takers should take care of themseves by wearing gloves when injecting the hiv patient.

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  47. Nisteho6 April 2019 at 09:59

    People who take care of those infected should be careful by wearing protective garments like gloves
    By NISTEHO

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