Knowledge of standard precautions and barriers to compliance among healthcare workers in the Lower Manya Krobo District, Ghana

Knowledge of standard precautions and barriers to compliance among healthcare workers in the Lower Manya Krobo District, Ghana

Abstract Background Implementing standard precautions (SP) has been a major challenge for health care workers (HCWs) especially those in developing countries thereby compromising their safety and increasing their exposure to blood-related pathogens. Compliance with safety precautions and occupationa...

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Main Authors: Sandra Enyonam Akagbo, Priscillia Nortey, Mercy M. Ackumey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Knowledge
Healthcare workers
Compliance
Standard precautions
Needle stick injuries
Barriers
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-017-2748-9

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