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

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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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