Objective To estimate the lifetime and 12-month prevalence of occupational exposure to
body fluids among health-care workers in Africa. Methods Embase®, PubMed® and …

The world of work has changed dramatically. Globalization affects the structure of
workplaces, the way work is performed, and occupational safety and health (OSH). Despite …

Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection creates a global health burden with
significant morbidity and mortality. Healthcare workers, including nurses and midwives, are …

Introduction: Occupational hazards such as accidental exposure to sharp, cuts, and
splashes are common among health-care workers (HCWs). Aims and Objectives: To …

Background. Occupational exposure to blood and body fluids has become a serious public
health problem for healthcare workers and is a major risk for the transmission of various …

Objectives This study aimed to examine the proportion of needle stick and sharp injuries
(NSSIs) among healthcare workers at King Hussein Medical Center (KHMC), Amman …

Background Occupational exposure to blood and body fluids (BBFs) is a serious concern for
health care workers (HCWs) and presents a major risk factor for transmission of infectious …

Background Accidental exposure to blood and body fluids is a public health concern,
especially among health workers and constitutes a risk of transmission of blood-borne …

Objective Nurses are exposed to dangerous and deadly blood borne pathogens through
contaminated needle stick injuries. This study was designed to assess prevalence of needle …

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 …