Infections caused by blood‐borne viruses such as hepatitis B and C and the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are associated commonly with needlestick injuries, especially …

Background: Needlestick Injuries (NSI) are a critical occupational risk for healthcare
workers. Therefore, the present study investigated the incidence and risk factors of NSI …

Healthcare associated infections are one of the most common complications of hospitalised
patients although they are largely preventable through compliance with infection prevention …

Background Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is
recommended to start within hours of needlestick injuries (NSIs) among healthcare workers …

Drug delivery into the nasal cavity has an established role in local delivery of over‐the‐
counter medicines used to treat allergic rhinitis and blocked sinuses. Whilst older dosage …

Needlestick Injuries (NSI) and sharps injuries are often experienced by nurses. This
research aimed to find out the factors related to the incident of needlestick injuries (NSI) on …

Background Workplaces present health and safety risks, especially for healthcare workers,
such as medical students, who face a variety of hazards. Despite acquiring skills during …

Background: Medical students are at risk of needlestick injuries (NSIs) while performing
obstetrical procedures especially perineorrhaphy, because of their less experience. This …

Aim: We aimed to identify the percutaneous exposure incident (PEI) by private dentists in
Mashhad, Iran. Methods: Subjects included 199 dentists enrolled in this study. A …

Sağlık çalışanları delici kesici alet yaralanmaları ya da kan sıçraması nedeniyle kan yoluyla
bulaşan hastalık riski ile karşı karşıyadır. Ülkemizdeki sağlık çalışanları arasında kan ve …