Background Healthcare personnel (HCP) is exposed to bloodborne pathogens through
occupational risk factors. The objective of this study was to compare the incidence of …

Objective Needlestick and sharps injuries (NSIs) are known occupational risks among
health-care workers. Reporting these injuries is important for early prevention and …

Background The risk of occupational transmission of bloodborne pathogens to health care
workers is primarily associated with needlestick and sharps injuries (NSIs). However, most …

Objectives: The objective of this study was to describe the mechanisms and preventability of
occupational percutaneous blood exposure of healthcare workers through needlestick …

Objectives: To determine the effectiveness and direct cost of two protective devices—a
shielded 3 ml safety syringe (Safety-Lok; Becton Dickinson and Co., Becton Dickinson …

Objectives. To evaluate safety-engineered devices (SEDs) with respect to their effectiveness
in preventing needlestick injuries (NSIs) in healthcare settings and their importance among …

Background: Health care workers are at high risk of job-related blood-borne diseases due to
needlestick injuries (NSIs). Objective: To assess the risk factors associated with NSIs among …

A four-year prospective study was undertaken at the University Hospital Birmingham
National Health Service Foundation Trust to evaluate the effect of the introduction of a range …

Objectives: To determine whether an educational program had a beneficial impact on
healthcare worker needlestick injuries, particularly those caused by recapping. Secondary …

Background Healthcare workers are exposed to a range of factors related to diseases as
well as infectious organisms. They are also exposed to needlestick injuries (NSIs) due to a …