Global prevalence of percutaneous injuries among healthcare workers: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Global prevalence of percutaneous injuries among healthcare workers: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens through contact with human blood and other body fluids. This study was conducted to estimate the global and regional 1-year prevalence of percutaneous injuries (PCIs) among HCWs. Methods: We systematic...

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Main Authors: Auta, A., Adewuyi, Emmanuel, Tor-Anyiin, A., Edor, J.P., Kureh, G.T., Khanal, V., Oga, E., Adeloye, D.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 2018
Subjects:
Africa
Asia
Europe
Hospitals
Humans
Needlestick Injuries
Occupational Injuries
Personnel, Hospital
Prevalence
Risk Management
Skin
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/97791

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