Factors Associated with Needlestick Injuries in Health Care Occupations: A Systematic Review

Motaarefi, Hossein; Hossein, Mahmoudi; Mohammadi, Eesa; Hasanpour-Dehkordi, Ali

doi:10.7860/jcdr/2016/17973.8221

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“…Doctors were found to be at higher risk compared to other cadre of healthcare workers. This finding differs from findings from other studies where nurses were found to be at higher risk of occupational exposure [16,27,28]. High risk found among doctors in this study could be attributed to the fact that they are particularly involved in carrying out invasive procedures, doing veno-puncture and repair of episiotomy.…”

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Occupational exposure to HIV among healthcare workers in PMTCT sites in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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Background: Rivers State is among the states with high HIV prevalence in Nigeria. Occupational exposure to HIV through blood or body fluids of HIV/AIDS patients is a recognised risk factor of HIV infections among healthcare workers. We identified the determinants of occupational exposures to HIV among healthcare workers in Prevention of Maternal to Child Transmission (PMTCT) sites within Port Harcourt metropolis in Rivers State. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted and multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 341 healthcare providers from 22 public and 22 private health facilities in PMTCT sites in Port Harcourt metropolis. The data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square and logistic regression models (p-value = 0.05). Results: Respondents' mean age was 35.9 ± SD8.4 years, 270 (80.1%) and 171(50.7%) were females, and from public health facilities respectively. Prevalence of occupational exposure of healthcare workers to HIV in the past 12 months was 153 (45.0%), and 96 (63.3%) experienced such exposure more than once. Contacts with potentially infectious body fluid accounted for the largest proportion 51 (33.3%); followed by needle stick prick 49 (32.6%). About 189 (56.1%) had safety information at their disposal and this serves as a reminder on safety precautions. The likelihood of occupational exposure was significantly higher among doctors (AOR = 2.22, 95% C.I = 1.16-4.25,) but lower among environmental health workers (AOR = 0.10, 95% C.I = 0.02-0.46,) than nurses/midwives when other factors were included in the model. Conclusion: Occupational exposure to blood and body fluids remains a frequent occurrence among healthcare workers; highest among doctors in PMTCT sites in the study area. Provision of protective safety materials, training and enforcement of adherence to universal precaution strategies are highly recommended.

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“…Similarly, several studies have reported that recapping was a significant contributor to NSSIs. 4,24,33 This study highlights the high frequency of NSSIs and indicates that there is a need for proper intervention measures to reduce this preventable source of morbidity and mortality. As NSSIs constitute the largest occupational hazard for HCWs, the findings of this study should impact local and national healthcare settings.…”

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Needle Stick and Sharp Injuries Among Healthcare Workers: A retrospective six-year study

Saadeh¹,

Khairallah²,

Abozeid³

et al. 2020

Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J

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Objectives: This study aimed to examine the proportion of needle stick and sharp injuries (NSSIs) among healthcare workers at King Hussein Medical Center (KHMC), Amman, Jordan. Methods: All NSSI reports referred from departments at KHMC to the Preventive Medicine Department between 2013–2018 were retrospectively reviewed. Proportion of NSSIs were calculated and stratified according to age, gender, job title, place and site of injury and the procedure/task during which the injury occurred. Results: There were a total of 393 NSSIs. A significant association was found between the proportion of NSSIs and all tested variables (P <0.001). The reported proportion of NSSIs was highest among nurses (39.7%) followed by cleaners (36.3%), physicians (10.4%), other workers (7.4%) and lab technicians (5.9%) during the study’s six-year period. Hospital wards were the most common locations (46.1%) where injuries took place. Injuries also occurred most frequently during medical waste collection (38.2%). Conclusion: The proportion of NSSIs was highest among nurses and cleaners. Safety policies and training among high-risk groups should be reviewed to reduce the risk of NSSIs. Multicentre studies at a national level should be conducted to examine whether this study’s findings reflect national trends.Keywords: Needlestick Injuries; Safety; Self Report; Nurses; Accident Prevention; Jordan.

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“…The highest rate of NSIs was related to instrument preparation, injection, and recapping of used needles [6]. …”

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Occupational Exposure to Needle Stick and Sharp Injuries and Associated Factors among Health Care Workers in Awi Zone, Amhara Regional State, Northwest Ethiopia, 2016

Dilie

Amare

Gualu

2017

Journal of Environmental and Public Health

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Background Needle stick and sharp injuries were one of the major risk factors for blood and body fluid borne infections at health care facilities. Objective To assess occupational exposure to needle stick and sharp injuries and associated factors among health care workers in Awi zone, 2016. Methods institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted among 193 health care workers. Study participants were selected using systematic random sampling technique. Result When queried, 18.7% of the respondents' encountered needle stick and sharp injury in the last 1 year. Participants who practiced needle recapping and had job related stress were 21.3 and 7.3 times more likely to face needle stick and sharp injury, respectively. However, those who apply universal precautions and acquire the required skill were 99% and 96% times less likely to face needle stick and sharp injury, respectively, than their counterparts. Conclusion and Recommendation The prevalence of needle stick and sharp injury was relatively low as compared to previous studies. Recapping of needle after use, job related stress, not applying universal precautions, and lack of the required skill were associated with needle stick and sharp injuries. Therefore, health care providers should apply universal precaution.

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Factors Associated with Needlestick Injuries in Health Care Occupations: A Systematic Review

Cited by 91 publications

References 21 publications

Occupational exposure to HIV among healthcare workers in PMTCT sites in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Occupational exposure to HIV among healthcare workers in PMTCT sites in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Needle Stick and Sharp Injuries Among Healthcare Workers: A retrospective six-year study

Occupational Exposure to Needle Stick and Sharp Injuries and Associated Factors among Health Care Workers in Awi Zone, Amhara Regional State, Northwest Ethiopia, 2016

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