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Ebelik ve Sağlık Bilimleri DergisiObjective: The aim of this study is to identify the causes and frequency of needlestick and sharp injuries among nurses and to examine their knowledge and practices following these injuries.Methods: The population of the study consisted of 1,550 nurses ...
Gülçin Avşar, Hayati Yaşar İlbaş
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Infection and Drug Resistance, 2022 Meifang Yang,1,2,* Min Xu,3,* Xuan Zhang,1,2 Hong Zhao,1,2 Jianhua Hu,1,2 Jie Wang1,2 1State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, National Medical Center for
Yang M +5 more
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African Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2013 In Africa, where the regional prevalence of HIV is the highest in the world, the rate of needlestick injuries in healthcare workers is also the highest, despite the fact that such injuries are vastly underreported. Needlestick injuries pose a significant
A. Otieno +4 more
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The effects of injection of bovine vaccine into a human digit: a case report [PDF]
, 2005 Background The incidence of needlestick injuries in farmers and veterinary surgeons is significant and the consequences of such an injection can be serious.
Jennifer K O'Neill +3 more
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Nursing Open, Volume 13, Issue 2, February 2026.ABSTRACT Purpose Development of a measurement scale to assess the safe disposal of insulin pen needles in patients with diabetes. Methods In the preliminary stage, a pool of 35 items in four areas was generated through literature analysis, research group discussions and preliminary qualitative research. A Delphi study was then used.
Wenjie Zhang +5 more
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Impact of Educational Intervention Measures on Knowledge regarding HIV/ Occupational Exposure and Post Exposure Prophylaxis among Final Year Nursing Students of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Central India [PDF]
, 2010 Amongst the different Health Care Personnel nurses are at a greater risk of being accidentally exposed to HIV and other Blood Borne Pathogens. The present study was conducted among 50 final year nursing students of a Medical College Hospital to assess ...
Baghel, SS +7 more
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Patients’ Knowledge of and Practices Relating to the Disposal of Used Insulin Needles [PDF]
, 2010 Objective: To determine (1) how patients currently dispose of used insulin needles, (2) whether patients were educated about disposal of their used insulin needles, and (3) who educated patients about the disposal of their used insulin needles.Methods: A
Brigitte L. Sicat, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM +3 more
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Advances in Public Health, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.Occupational hazards are conditions surrounding a work environment that increase the probability of death, disability, or illness for a worker. This study assessed the incidence of occupational hazards among healthcare workers (HCWs) in rural and urban areas of KwaZulu‐Natal (KZN).
Sinoneliso A. Ngobe +4 more
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Adherence to the American College of Surgeons (ACS) recommendation on double gloving, hand free zone and blunt suture needle use among Surgeon ranks [PDF]
, 2010 Background: The American College of Surgeons guidelines suggest the use of intact gloves, double gloving, hands-free zone technique to pass sharp instruments, and blunt tip suture needles to protect patients, as well as the surgical team.
Nassiry, Akbar
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Beyond the Bin: Examining Risk Perception in Medical Waste Management
Advances in Public Health, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.Expanding healthcare services has increased medical waste production, which poses health and environmental risks. To avoid these risks, healthcare workers (HCWs) should have a high‐risk perception, deep knowledge, and adherence to safety guidelines regarding medical waste management (MWM).
Wafa’a F. Ta’an +5 more
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