Background: Needlestick injuries (‎ NSIs)‎ are one of the most serious occupational hazards
for healthcare workers (‎ HCWs)‎. Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence …

Abstract Background Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is highly endemic in Sub-Saharan Africa with
70 to 90% of the population becoming infected before the age of 40 years. Healthcare …

Background Needlestick injuries pose significant health hazards; however, the nationwide
frequency of needlesticks and reporting practices among surgical residents are unknown …

Aim To develop an instrument to investigate knowledge and predictive factors of needlestick
and sharps injuries (NSIs) in nursing students during clinical placements. Design Instrument …

Hicimos estudio transversal como punto de partida de estudio de cohorte en dos Hospitales
Universitarios en dos países-Brasil y Colombia-para evaluar la prevalencia de accidentes …

Objectives. This study aimed to assess the level of awareness, prevalence and risk factors of
needle-stick and sharps injuries (NSSIs) in Tanta University Hospitals, Egypt to develop a …

Background Proper immunization and knowledge in infection prevention are key factors in
protecting medical students. Aim of the study To describe the status on vaccination …

Objective Doctors and nurses are frequently exposed to needlestick and sharps injuries
(NSIs) because of their work. It is estimated that NSIs are more common than the rates …

Objective To assess characteristics, incidence, risk factors, and reporting rate of needlestick
injuries (NSIs) among Obstetrics and Gynecology trainees. Study design We performed a …

Background: Even when education and the use of safety equipment are emphasized, nurses
frequently experience needlestick injuries. Understanding the risk situations and coping …