2004
DOI: 10.1590/s1413-86702004000100003
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Abstract: During their academic activities, undergraduate nursing students are exposed to contamination by bloodborne pathogens, as well as by others found in body fluids, among which are the Human Immunodeficiency (HIV), Hepatitis B and C viruses. We developed a profile of victimized students, characterizing accidents with biological material occurring among undergraduate nursing students at a public university in São Paulo State, Brazil. We identified the main causes and evaluated the conduct adopted by students and t… Show more

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“…Our results also confirm that 92.62% of dental surgeons had full vaccination course for anti-HBV, although 34.42% of them have not subsequently ascertained serological response. Such neglectful behavior was also detected by Gordon et al 27 and Reis 28 who concluded in their studies that despite the frequent occurrence of incidents involving cutting and piercing objects, the risks of infection are underestimated by the professionals. A greater number of accidents, however, with fewer people seeking specialized assistance and serological monitoring were observed in other studies, such as reported by Veronesi et al, 29 in Italy, where they found 73% of accidents, with 28.2% not verifying seroconversion, and a maximum of 44.94% of awareness of risk of infection.…”
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“…Our results also confirm that 92.62% of dental surgeons had full vaccination course for anti-HBV, although 34.42% of them have not subsequently ascertained serological response. Such neglectful behavior was also detected by Gordon et al 27 and Reis 28 who concluded in their studies that despite the frequent occurrence of incidents involving cutting and piercing objects, the risks of infection are underestimated by the professionals. A greater number of accidents, however, with fewer people seeking specialized assistance and serological monitoring were observed in other studies, such as reported by Veronesi et al, 29 in Italy, where they found 73% of accidents, with 28.2% not verifying seroconversion, and a maximum of 44.94% of awareness of risk of infection.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 58%
“…The use of irritant solutions such as hypochlorite (10.18%) and hydrogen peroxide (8.37%), seen in our study, are not recommended as an antiseptic as they worsen the wound and facilitate infection. 28 This way, professionals should be fully aware and adhere to information of the correct guidelines in case on an accident.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…This result corroborates with the literature that says that continuing education is a type of intervention that can lead to the adoption and implementation of biosecurity measures on the daily routine of the health worker 12,21 . Studies reported that biosafety is a educational activity and should be represented by a system of teaching and learning 22,23 , in a continuous process. However, in questions 2 and 21 -Do you remove rings, bracelets and watches to hand hygiene?…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Negligence, recklessness, inadequate lighting, pace of work, long journey, lack of PPE, anxiety, nervousness and lack of training are considered determining factors 8,[13][14][15] . The type of activity, however, appears to be more important than the level of training 16 .…”
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“…Postexposure prevention may be performed by specific hyperimmune globulin for HBV, which is 75% effective in preventing the infection, or by prophylaxis with antiretroviral agents in the case of HIV 7 . Despite prevention recommendations, the incidence of occupational accidents involving biological material is alarming and members of the nursing staff are most involved 3,8 . However, there is an emphasis on the growing number of accidents among healthcare interns.…”
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