Akduman, Deniz; Kim, Lynn E.; Parks, Rodney L.; L'Ecuyer, Paul B.; Mutha, Sunita; Jeffe, Donna B.; Evanoff, Bradley A.; and Fraser, Victoria J., "Use of personal protective equipment and operating room behaviors in four surgical subspecialties: personal protective equipment and behaviors in surgery".

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Observation of surgical personnel in four specialties (cardio-thoracic, general, gynecologic, and orthopedic) in the operating room was performed prior to implementation of an educational intervention designed to improve compliance with Universal Precautions and at 1- and 2-years post-intervention. Use of protective eyewear and double gloving increased following the intervention, whereas the incidence of documented blood and body fluid exposures decreased.

Future investigators measuring the effect of violence-prevention activities on preteen children should be aware that their definition of violence may differ from that of young children and should be cognizant of potential sex differences, especially around the topic of intimate-partner violence. Those designing violence-prevention programs for children should consider engaging adult family members as well because children usually turn to them for safety.

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Jeffe, Donna B.; Sunita, Mutha; L'Ecuyer, Paul B.; Kim, Lynn E.; Singal, Renee B.; Evanoff, Bradley A.; and Fraser, Victoria J., "Healthcare workers' attitudes and compliance with universal precautions: gender, occupation, and specialty differences". Infection

Jeffe, Donna B.; Mutha, Sunitha; Kim, Lynn E.; Evanoff, Bradley A.; L'Ecuyer, Paul B.; and Fraser, Victoria J., "Does clinical experience affect medical students' knowledge, attitudes, and compliance with universal precautions?".

Jeffe, Donna B.; Sunita, Mutha; L'Ecuyer, Paul B.; Kim, Lynn E.; Singal, Renee B.; Evanoff, Bradley A.; and Fraser, Victoria J., "Healthcare workers' attitudes and compliance with universal precautions: gender, occupation, and specialty differences". Infection