OBJECTIVETo provide an overview of the economic aspects of needlestick and sharps
injury (NSI) management among healthcare personnel (HCP) within a Health Technology …

Background. Although men who have sex with men (MSM) represent a dominant risk group
for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the risk of HIV infection within this population is not …

Abstract Background Needlestick injuries (NSIs) are a common occupational hazard with
potential physical health effects, including viral infections such as hepatitis and HIV. Less …

A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the frequencies and characteristics of
occupational exposures among medical and nursing students at a Brazilian public …

Blood-borne infections represent an important occupational health issue in health care
settings. The aim of this study was to analyze behaviors of health care workers (HCWs) in …

Background Healthcare personnel (HCP) is exposed to bloodborne pathogens through
occupational risk factors. The objective of this study was to compare the incidence of …

Background Needlestick and sharps injuries (NSIs) can cause a transmission of bloodborne
diseases. In this study, injury rate, accident mechanisms, and targets for preventive …

Objectives This field study aimed to determine the incidence and distribution of needlestick
injuries among medical trainees at a community teaching hospital in Toronto, Canada …

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 …

Background Needlestick injuries pose significant health hazards; however, the nationwide
frequency of needlesticks and reporting practices among surgical residents are unknown …