Background Occupational contact with blood and body fluids poses a significant risk to
healthcare workers. The aim of this systematic review is to investigate the epidemiology and …

Background Needle stick and sharp injuries (NSSIs) are a common problem among
healthcare workers (HCWs). Although the factors related to NSSIs for HCWs are well …

Objective This study aimed to determine the magnitude of occupational exposure to sharp
injuries and identify its associated factors among nurses. Design Institution-based cross …

The recent outbreaks of healthcare associated infections (HAIs) as a result of poor cleaning,
disinfection and sterilization of medical equipment, and concerns about the possible spread …

Background Health professionals are at high risk of exposure for needlestick or sharp injury
due to repeated exposure in clinical areas. This exposure leads to the acquiring of different …

Background: The risk of occupational exposure to blood-borne infections is on the rise in
hospital settings. The situation is worse in developing countries for a variety of reasons, such …

Introduction: Sub-Saharan Africa is home to over 28 million HIV-positive individuals, and
over 95% of HIV infections occur in poor nations there. In Ghana, there are no official …

Background: Hospital acquired infections are major public health concerns throughout the
world, contributing to increased morbidity, mortality, and health cost. Hospitals are the main …

Background & Aims: One of the occupational hazards and serious concerns among health
workers is the damage caused by sharp objects and contact with discharge. It is one of the …

Background: The objective of the study was to assess the pattern of needle stick and sharp
injuries and associated factors among healthcare workers in Gambella Town, Southwest …