Viral infections, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B (HBV) and
hepatitis C (HCV), are transmitted either sexually or through blood-borne contamination. The …

Objective Needlestick and sharps injuries among healthcare workers (HCWs) pose
significant occupational health problems. We aim to provide incidence and other …

Objectives: To determine whether countries that adopted the Needlestick Safety and
Prevention Act (NSPA) achieved a reduced risk of needlestick injuries (NSIs). Method: In this …

Background. For healthcare personnel, biohazard accidents pose a significant risk to their
health. These exposures can enable the transmission of pathogens such as Hepatitis B …

Background: Tuberculosis screening is part of the standard protocol for evaluating the risk of
infection in healthcare workers. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of …

Introdução no trabalho em saúde podem ocorrer os acidentes de trabalho com exposição a
material biológico, potencial fonte de infecção para doenças graves. Objetivo estimar os …

Background Occupational blood and body fluid exposure (OBEs) is a highly concerning
global health problem in health facilities. Improper or inadequate post-exposure practices …

Background Healthcare workers are still at risk from needlesticks and sharps injuries, which
can expose them to blood-borne diseases like hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV. We aimed to …

Objectives This study aims to determine the prevalence and predisposing factors of a
needlestick injury (NSI) among healthcare support staff in the Greater Accra region, Ghana …

Laboratory staff is always exposed to a variety of hazards according to their work nature and
so, they must be conscious at all times. This study is aimed at the assessment of safety …