Abstract Introduction Needlestick injuries (NSIs) are a major hazard in the workplace for
healthcare workers. To prevent these injuries, it is essential to determine the important …

OBJECTIVES Recent studies have shown that the rate of needlestick and sharps injuries
(NSIs) is unacceptably high in Iranian hospitals. The aim of the present study was to use a …

Using respiratory protective equipment (RPE) including N95 respirators is one of the most
important ways to protect health care workers (HCWs) against respiratory hazards. The aim …

Background Healthcare workers are at high risk of infection from blood-borne pathogens,
such as Hepatitis B and C Virus, and Human Immunodeficiency. Occupational exposure to …

Needle stick injuries (NSIs) are one of the most significant and preventable hazards in
relation to Healthcare workers (HCWs). Such injuries have been shown to be of high …

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 and Objectives: The hospital staff is always vulnerable to needle stick injury
(NSI). NSI potentially increases the risk of HCV, HBV, HIV, and other infections. This study …

Background A needle stick injury is a serious occupational health hazard in health care
settings. Health care workers are at risk of bloodborne diseases and the psychological …

Background. Healthcare workers are at high risk of occupational exposure to needle stick
injury worldwide. Occupational exposure to needle stick injury represents the most common …

Abstract Background and Aim: NEEDLE STICK injuries can cause transmission of 3
important blood viruses (HCV-HBV-HIV) to health care personnel. Generally these injuries …