Table 3 Showing frequency and percentage (%) for answers to attitude questions with total mean score

10-Do you think PEP is important?

Yes

379^A

94.0%

< 0.001*

No

6^B

1.5%

Not sure

18^B

4.5%

11-Do you believe that training of PEP is important for a behavioral change?

Agree

345^A

85.6%

< 0.001*

Disagree

10^C

2.5%

Neutral

48^B

11.9%

12-Do you think there should be a PEP guideline in the workplace?

Agree

281^A

69.9%

< 0.001*

Strongly agree

104^B

25.9%

Disagree

17^C

4.2%

13-Do you believe PEP reduces the likelihood of being HIV positive?

Yes

259^A

64.3%

< 0.001*

No

49^C

12.2%

Not sure

95^B

23.6%

14-Do you believe PEP helps to prevent further infection?

Agree

287^A

71.2%

< 0.001*

Partially agree

108^B

26.8%

Disagree

8^C

2.0%

15-What is your opinion on the saying that PEP is indicated for any type of sharp injuries?

Agree

234^A

58.1%

< 0.001*

Disagree

80^B

19.9%

Not sure

89^B

22.1%

16-What is your opinion on the belief that PEP is not important if the exposure is not with patient blood of known HIV/HBV positivity?

Agree

140^B

34.7%

< 0.001*

Disagree

186^A

46.2%

Not sure

77^C

19.1%

Total mean attitude score

0.70 ± 0.46

Median (range)

1.00(1.00)