Prevalence and characteristics of needlestick injuries among dental interns during their first-year clinical training: an observational study

Prevalence and characteristics of needlestick injuries among dental interns during their first-year clinical training: an observational study

Abstract Background Dental interns are vulnerable to needlestick injuries (NSI). The objectives of this study were to examine the prevalence and characteristics of NSI exposures among dental interns during their first-year clinical training, assess risk factors, and evaluate reporting behaviours. Me...

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Main Authors: Jinwei Huang, Yena Gan, He Xu, Nan Li, Na An, Zhigang Cai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Needlestick injury
First-year
Dental intern
Occupation exposure
Infection control
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-02892-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-02892-5

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