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 …

Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are continually exposed to hazards from contact
with blood and body fluids of patients in the healthcare setting. Aim: To determine the …

Although not directly responsible for patient care, hospital housekeepers are still susceptible
to accidents with biological material. The objectives of this study were to establish profile …

A descriptive study to assess the knowledge and self reported clinical practice on prevention
of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) among staff nurses working in selected units in a tertiary …

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 …

Abstract Introduction: Health care workers (HCWs) are at risk of needlestick injuries (NSIs)
due to the environment in which they work. Prevention is associated with the combination of …

Aim To find out critical steps whether executed according to recommended best practice
methods, availability of equipments in health facilities for safe injection practices and some …

Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) regularly face the risk of exposure to sharp injuries
and splashes as an occupational hazard, which presents a major risk for acquiring blood …

Background: Globally about 16 billion injections are given in a year, 40% of which involves
reuse of needles and syringes without sterilization. This predisposes both the recipient and …

Background: Unsafe injection practices put patients and healthcare providers at risk of
infectious and non-infectious adverse events, sound knowledge and skillful practices of …