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 Needlestick and sharps injuries (NSIs) are critical occupational risk among
health care workers (HCWs), which is extremely worrying due to the potential risk of …

Background This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors related to needle
stick injuries (NSIs) and to assess related safety measures among a sample of Iranian …

Background: Because of the environment in which they work, many health care workers are
at an increased risk of accidental needle stick injuries (NSI). Objective: To study prevalence …

Background: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) have been reported to be a serious
problem in the healthcare services as they are common causes of illness and mortality …

Background: Needle stick injuries (NSIs) are the injuries that are caused by needles, such
as hypodermic needles, blood collection needles, intravenous stylets, and needles used to …

Background: A needle stick injury (NSI) is an accidental skin-penetrating stab wound from a
hollow-bore needle containing another person's blood or body fluid. Healthcare workers …

Background: Needle-Stick Injuries (NSIs) are among the hazards and problems that can
expose health workers to infections. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the rate of …

Objectives We aimed to identify who sustains needlestick and sharps injuries, under what
circumstances and what actions are taken to minimize the risk and in response to …

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