Needle stick and sharps injuries and factors associated among health care workers in a Malaysian hospital.

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Needle stick and sharps injuries and factors associated among health care workers in a Malaysian hospital.

Introduction: Needle stick and sharps injuries (NSSIs) have been recognized as one of the occupational hazards among health care workers (HCWs). They increase risk of spread of diseases like HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and factors a...

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Main Authors:	Gyanchand Rampal, Lekhraj Rampal, Zakaria, Rosidah, Leong, Whye Sook, Md. Zain, Azhar
Format:	Article
Language:	English English
Published:	EuroJournals. 2010
Subjects:	Needlestick injuries - Malaysia. Needlestick Injuries - prevention & control. Public health personnel - Malaysia - Wounds and injuries.
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15786/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15786/1/Needle%20stick%20and%20sharps%20injuries%20and%20factors%20associated%20among%20health%20care%20workers%20in%20a%20Malaysian%20hospital.pdf

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