Occupational exposure poses a significant risk of transmission of blood-borne pathogens to
healthcare workers (HCWs). Adherence to standard precautions, awareness about post …

Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study conducted at a tertiary care teaching
hospital located in south India used a self-administered questionnaire to assess the …

Objective: The study aimed at determining the prevalence of incident occupational exposure
to blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) among healthcare personnel …

Background. Occupational exposure to blood and body fluids has become a serious public
health problem for healthcare workers and is a major risk for the transmission of various …

ABSTRACT Introduction: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at substantial risk of acquiring
blood-borne infections through contact with body fluids of patients. The main objectives of …

Objectives: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare providers related to
occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens were assessed in a tertiary-care hospital in …

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Abstract Introduction: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are frequently exposed to various
infectious agents while performing their duties and many accidental exposures to blood …

Objective: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at risk for occupational injury associated with
contaminated blood and body fluids. This study aims to examine the frequency and type of …

Objective: Exposure to blood and body fluids is one of the hidden hazards faced by health
care workers (HCWs). The objective of the present study was to estimate the incidence of …