Health care workers are exposed to numerous workplace hazards. The implementation of
safety measures in high-income countries has largely mitigated these risks. However, in …

Objective To estimate full hepatitis B vaccination coverage (uptake of≥ 3 doses of vaccine)
among health-care workers (HCWs) in Africa. Methods We systematically searched the …

Airborne pathogens affect both humans and animals and are often highly and rapidly
transmittable. Many problematic airborne pathogens, both viral (influenza A/H1N1, Rubella …

Introduction: Occupational health is a neglected public health issue among healthcare
workers in developing countries. This has exposed healthcare workers in developing …

Background Healthcare workers (HCW) are at risk of acquiring blood-borne viral infections,
particularly hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and HIV, especially in high endemic …

Background This study assessed reporting behavior and satisfaction with postexposure
prophylaxis (PEP) systems among health care workers (HCWs) at risk for occupational …

Background Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver and causes both acute and chronic
disease. It is transmitted through contact with an infected person's bodily fluids. It is an …

Abstract Introduction Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is highly infectious and deadly disease that is
transmitted through blood and body fluids. Health care workers (HCWs) have a high risk of …

Purpose In 2009 we conducted a study to explore Ugandan nurses' practice of universal
precautions while caring for persons living with HIV. During our interviews about universal …

Bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) pose formidable challenges in the realm of infectious
diseases, representing significant risks to both human and animal health worldwide. The …