Background Developing countries account for the highest prevalence of HIV-infected
patients in the world and also record the highest needlestick injuries. The objective of this …

Introduction: Occupational injuries in medical students are concerning, especially in
countries with a high prevalence of bloodborne infections. With more HIV-infected patients …

Abstract Purpose Percutaneous injuries (PIs) are woefully underreported and the risk at
dental academic institutions is higher due to lack of knowledge and experience of students …

Abstract Background Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at risk of occupational exposure to
blood-borne pathogens through contact with human blood and other body fluids. This study …

Healthcare professionals may encounter infectious microorganisms while providing health
care for patients predominantly following percutaneous needle stick injuries. Approximately …

The study explored the reporting and follow-up practices after blood and body fluid
exposures in a tertiary care hospital in the United Arab Emirates. The Occupational Health …

To the Editor—Healthcare workers (HCWs) worldwide face the risk of occupational infection
by bloodborne pathogens, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus …

Background: Health care workers are at increased risk of infection with blood borne
pathogens. Most exposures among health care workers are caused by percutaneous …

Prevention strategies and protocols for the management of percutaneous injuries are
developed for the purpose of preventing transmission of HIV and other infections. However …

Objective: To assess the prevalence of needlestick injuries (NSIs) and other high risk
exposures among healthcare workers at two hospitals in Jamaica. Methods: Employing a …