Awareness and prevalence of needle stick injuries among cleaners and health-care providers in Gaza Strip hospitals: a cross-sectional study

Alwali, Abdallah; Shaheen, Ahmed; Ahmed, Mohammed Wahid; Mansour, Zakaria; Kanou, Loay; AlQanoa, Belal; Abu-Lamzi, Ahmed; Enshassi, Moath; kahlout, Ahmed; Shaheen, N; Hamouda, Mahmoud; Böttcher, Bettina

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(21)01498-7

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“…The prevalence of NSIs among HCWs was 52.1%, which replicates the findings of another recent local study where the prevalence was 54%. 18 The numbers are also similar to those reported in the Sudanese study (51.8%) (21). These alarming results warrant advocating for the widespread application of well-established safety and needlestick prevention guidelines.…”

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“…17 Another study in 2021 demonstrated that 289 of 538 healthcare workers in Gaza (54%) had had at least one NSI, with nurses and cleaners at the highest risk. 18 Implementing effective preventive plans for HBV infection necessitates that HCWs demonstrate an adequate understanding of the disease, reflected in their knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP). KAP studies have been used widely in measuring public health levels, assessing the fundamental understanding, perspectives, and activities commonly shared by a certain population on a particular topic.…”

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“… 17 Another study in 2021 demonstrated that 289 of 538 (54%) healthcare workers in Gaza had sustained at least one needlestick injury, with nurses and cleaners at the highest risk of such injuries. 18 …”

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among Palestinian Healthcare Workers in the Gaza Strip towards Hepatitis B

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Alsarafandi

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Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J

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Objectives: Healthcare workers are at a high potential risk of Hepatitis B virus infection (HBV). This survey aims to identify gaps and strengths in the knowledge, cultural perceptions, and practices of healthcare workers towards HBV in order to drive appropriate health interventions. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between March and April 2022. We surveyed a convenience sample of three at-risk healthcare providers from the major health facilities in Gaza. A 40-item, self-administered questionnaire was used. Statistical data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 25 to obtain descriptive and inferential statistics via various nonparametric, correlation, and regression tests (with p<0.05). Results: 447 healthcare workers participated in the study. Overall, 105 (23.5%) demonstrated poor knowledge (under 14\20 points), 284 (63.5%) had moderate knowledge (14-17 points), and 58 (13%) showed good knowledge about HBV. The majority (367, 82.1%) expressed an excellent attitude. Finally, 287 (64.2%) demonstrated a good level of practice toward HBV infection. A history of needle stick injury was reported by 233 (52.1%) participants, of whom 170 (73.3%) reported taking appropriate preventive actions after exposure. Conclusion: The majority of participants demonstrated overall good knowledge regarding HBV infection. Nonetheless, significant gaps remain in the different aspects of the KAP construct, which require appropriate awareness campaigns to further limit the spread of this preventable viral infection. Keywords: Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Attitude of Health Personnel; Hepatitis B; Epidemiology; prevention and control; Health Personnel; Cross-Sectional Studies.

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among Palestinian Healthcare Workers in the Gaza Strip towards Hepatitis B

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Situation and associated factors of needle stick and sharps injuries among health-care workers in a tertiary hospital: a cross-sectional survey

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Zhao

2024

BMC Health Serv Res

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Prevalence and causes of unreported needle stick injuries among health care workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Behzadmehr

Balouchi

Hesaraki

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Reviews on Environmental Health

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Objectives Health care workers (HCWs) are exposed to needle needles daily. Despite individual studies, there is no statistics on the prevalence of unreported needle stick injuries (NSIs) have been reported. This study was performed to determine the prevalence and causes of unreported NSIs among HCWs. Content In present systematic review and meta-analysis study, three international databases (Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed) were searched from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2018. The random model was used to determine the prevalence of unreported needle stick among HCWs. Summary and outlook Forty-one studies performed on 19,635 health care workers entered the final stage. Based-on random effect model, pooled prevalence of unreported needle stick injuries was 59.9% (95% CI: 52.0, 67.7; I2=98.9%). The most common cause of unreported NSIs was: They were not worried about NSIs (n=12). The high prevalence of unreported needle sticks injuries indicates the urgency and necessity of paying attention to strategies to improve reporting among health workers.

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Awareness and prevalence of needle stick injuries among cleaners and health-care providers in Gaza Strip hospitals: a cross-sectional study

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among Palestinian Healthcare Workers in the Gaza Strip towards Hepatitis B

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among Palestinian Healthcare Workers in the Gaza Strip towards Hepatitis B

Situation and associated factors of needle stick and sharps injuries among health-care workers in a tertiary hospital: a cross-sectional survey

Prevalence and causes of unreported needle stick injuries among health care workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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