Hepatitis C is a blood-borne infection that has developed into a significant global health problem in recent decades. HCV infection may progress from acute to chronic, resulting in a variety of morbidities such as liver cirrhosis and liver cell cancer. With about 71 million chronically infected people globally, HCV infection-related morbidity puts a significant burden on healthcare systems worldwide. According to WHO data, about 3% of the world's population is afflicted with HCV. As a consequence, about 170 million people are chronic HCV carriers, putting them at an increased risk of developing liver cirrhosis and HCC. HCC affects about 3% to 4% of individuals who are chronically afflicted. Recent research has highlighted HCC induced by HCV infection as a possibility for liver transplantation. Compliance with HCV transmission guidelines is insufficient at public secondary health facilities, especially in resource limited regions, putting PMS at risk of infection. PMS occupational safety is frequently overlooked in low-income countries, despite the increased risk of infection associated with higher disease prevalence, low awareness of the risks associated with occupational exposure to blood, an insufficient supply of personal protective equipment, and limited organizational support for safe practices. Patients' blood and other body fluids are becoming more hazardous to those who care for them. As a result, suitable steps are required to ensure HCV transmission compliance and to reduce the risk of infection among PMS. The purpose of this research is to determine the level of awareness, practice, and factors affecting the usage of HCV transmission among PMS at Children Hospital and DHQ Hospital Faisalabad (Pakistan). The purpose of this study is to determine the level of awareness about HCV transmission among PMS at Children Hospital and DHQ Hospital Faisalabad (Pakistan). The study will be conducted at a single site, among paramedical personnel at Children Hospital and DHQ Hospital Faisalabad, using randomized sampling. Additionally, many PMS originate in rural and remote areas. The following criteria were used to recruit the subjects: paramedical staff of all ages, paramedical staff of Children Hospital and DHQ Hospital Faisalabad, staff with a range of experience and male and female PMS. The results indicated that the PMS at the Children Hospital and DHQ Hospital Faisalabad was unaware of the expanded reach of universal precautions, dubbed transmission of HCV. The responders were better familiar with some elements of the universal precautions.

Key words:  Hepatitis C, HCV infection, HCV transmission, Compliance with HCV transmission, PMS occupational safety, Conclusion