Analysis of occupational accidents with biological material among professionals in pre-hospital services

Oliveira, Adriana Cristina de; Paiva, Maria Henriqueta Rocha Siqueira

doi:10.1590/s0104-11692013000100004

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“…A study carried out in Minas Gerais with 67 professionals from the prehospital care service showed that 53.7% of the OABFs occurred with less than 4 years and 11 months of work in the institution (14) . Similar result was also presented in the Palestine study with 331 nurses, of whom 58.9% had less than 5 years of professional experience and 85.5% worked for less than 5 years in the institution (15) .…”

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Profile of Brazilian workers victims of occupational accidents with biological fluids

et al. 2017

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Objective: To characterize the Brazilian workers victims of occupational accidents with biological fl uids. Method: Epidemiological and descriptive research, in which 284,877 notifi cations of the Notifi able Diseases Information System were analyzed between 2007 and 2014. We used Stata 13 for data analysis. Results: The highest incidence density occurred in females with 0.8 cases per 1,000 workers/year (n = 222,042, 77.9%); in the age group of 20 to 24 years old, with 0.6 cases per 1,000 workers/year (n = 64,221, 23.3%); with some high school and some college, with 0.6 cases per 1,000 workers/year (n = 141,275, 49.6%). We found that these accidents occurred among 23 occupational subgroups. For the most part, the workers had an employment relationship and had issued the Occupational Accident Notifi cation. Conclusion: It is necessary to rethink the measures of orientation to workers regarding the risks and relative prophylaxis for these accidents, with the aim of reducing them. Descriptors: Categories of Workers; Occupational Accidents; Exposure to Biological Agents; Information Systems; Occupational Health Nursing. RESUMO Objetivo: Caracterizar os trabalhadores brasileiros vítimas de acidente de trabalho com fl uidos biológicos. Método: Pesquisa epidemiológica, descritiva, na qual foram analisadas 284.877 notifi cações do Sistema Nacional de Notifi cação de Agravos, entre 2007 e 2014. Utilizou-se Stata 13 para a análise dos dados. Resultados: A maior densidade de incidência ocorreu no sexo feminino com 0,8 caso a cada 1.000 trabalhadores/ano (n = 222.042; 77,9%); na faixa etária de 20 a 24 anos com 0,6 caso a cada 1.000 trabalhadores/ ano (n = 64.221; 23,3%); com Ensino Médio e Superior incompleto com 0,6 caso a cada 1.000 trabalhadores/ano (n = 141.275; 49,6%). Verifi cou-se que esses acidentes ocorreram entre 23 subgrupos ocupacionais. Em sua maioria, os trabalhadores possuíam vínculo empregatício e tiveram emitida a Comunicação de Acidente de Trabalho. Conclusão: Faz-se necessário repensar as medidas de orientação aos trabalhadores quanto aos riscos e profi laxia relativa para estes acidentes, visando reduzi-los ou diminui-los. Descritores: Categorias de Trabalhadores; Acidentes de Trabalho; Exposição a Agentes Biológicos; Sistemas de Informação; Enfermagem do Trabalho. RESUMENObjetivo: Identifi car a los trabajadores brasileños víctimas de accidentes laborales con fl uidos biológicos. Método: Investigación epidemiológica, descriptiva, en que se evaluaron 284.877 casos en el Sistema Nacional de Notifi cação de Agravos, durante el periodo de 2007 a 2014. En el análisis de datos se empleó el software Stata 13. Resultados: La mayor incidencia de casos ocurrió con las mujeres, 0,8 caso por cada 1.000 trabajadores/año (n = 222.042; 77,9%); del grupo etario de 20 a 24 años con 0,6 caso por cada 1.000 trabajadores/año (n = 64.221; 23,3%); de educación media y superior incompletas con 0,6 caso por cada 1.000 trabajadores/ año (n = 141.275; 49,6%). Dichos accidentes ocurrieron con 23 subgrupos ocupacionales....

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“…When the source patient tests positive for HCV, follow-up treatment must be extended to up to a year after exposure (5) . Studies show that many times, workers do not seek specialized medical treatment after an accident or do not adhere to follow-up treatment (6)(7) . Much in the same way, students in the field of health care have also been shown to underreport accidents and to display inadequate conduct after exposure, as well as lack of communication (8) .…”

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Clinical treatment adherence of health care workers and students exposed to potentially infectious biological material

Almeida

Canini

Reis

et al. 2015

Rev. esc. enferm. USP

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Objective:To assess adherence to clinical appointments by health care workers (HCW) and students who suffered accidents with potentially infectious biological material. Method: A retrospective cross-sectional study that assessed clinical records of accidents involving biological material between 2005 and 2010 in a specialized unit. Results: A total of 461 individuals exposed to biological material were treated, of which 389 (84.4%) were HCWs and 72 (15.6%) students. Of the 461 exposed individuals, 307 (66.6%) attended a follow-up appointment. Individuals who had suffered an accident with a known source patient were 29 times more likely to show up to their scheduled follow-up appointments (OR: 29.98; CI95%: 16.09-55.83). Conclusion: The predictor in both univariate and multivariate analyses for adherence to clinical follow-up appointment was having a known source patient with nonreactive serology for the human immunodeficiency virus and/or hepatitis B and C.

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“…Researchers have analyzed the sociodemographic, economic, and cultural aspects of work-related accidents and ill-health [ 6 – 9 ]. However, little has been done to analyze the effects of policies designed to prevent them [ 10 ].…”

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Analysis of work-related accidents and ill-health in Brazil since the introduction of the accident prevention factor

Shimizu

Bezerra

Arantes³

et al. 2021

BMC Public Health

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Background Since 2004, Brazil has had a national policy for occupational health and safety. This policy means companies’ tax burden is altered according to the numbers of work-related accidents and ill-health amongst their workers. In 2010, a multiplication factor was introduced to this policy, called the Accident Prevention Factor. The idea of this new multiplication factor is to encourage individual employers to take initiatives to prevent accidents and ill health in the workplace. This study was designed to investigate the incidence of work-related accidents and ill-health in Brazil according to their causes, their severity, and the economic activity in which they occur, and to compare the data before and after the introduction of the Accident Prevention Factor. Methods An ecological study was conducted by analyzing the time series of work-related accidents/ill-health between 2008 and 2014 from the Brazilian social security system (Previdência Social) statistical yearbooks. Incidences were calculated per cause, economic activity, and severity of the accident/ill-health. Data from before and after the introduction of the Accident Prevention Factor were compared using the Mann-Whitney test per cause and per economic activity. Statistical analyses were made using the SPSS software, with significance set at 5%. Results A reduction in the incidence of work-related accidents/ill-health was found across all the groups of causes analyzed, except for the groups “external causes of morbidity and mortality” and “factors influencing health status and contact with health services.” Greater reductions were found for diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue and diseases of the nervous system. Reductions in work-related accidents/ill-health were found in the different economic activities and in the different severity groups. The highest reduction after the introduction of the Accident Prevention Factor was in manufacturing and production (p < 0.05). Conclusions Overall, the incidence of accidents/ill-health was found to be on decline, except those with external causes of morbidity and mortality and those involving factors influencing health status and contact with health services. The biggest reduction was found in manufacturing and production. However, generally speaking progress still needs to be made in accident prevention and occupational health across a whole range of work environments.

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Analysis of occupational accidents with biological material among professionals in pre-hospital services

Cited by 12 publications

References 11 publications

Profile of Brazilian workers victims of occupational accidents with biological fluids

Profile of Brazilian workers victims of occupational accidents with biological fluids

Clinical treatment adherence of health care workers and students exposed to potentially infectious biological material

Analysis of work-related accidents and ill-health in Brazil since the introduction of the accident prevention factor

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