Prevalence and associated factors of needle stick and sharps injuries among healthcare workers in northwestern Ethiopia.

Prevalence and associated factors of needle stick and sharps injuries among healthcare workers in northwestern Ethiopia.

<h4>Background</h4>Needle stick and sharp injuries (NSSIs) are a common problem among healthcare workers (HCWs). Although the factors related to NSSIs for HCWs are well documented by several studies in Ethiopia, no evidence has been reported about the magnitude of and factors related to...

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Main Authors: Zemene Berhan, Asmamaw Malede, Adinew Gizeyatu, Tadesse Sisay, Mistir Lingerew, Helmut Kloos, Mengesha Dagne, Mesfin Gebrehiwot, Gebremariam Ketema, Kassahun Bogale, Betelhiem Eneyew, Seada Hassen, Tarikuwa Natnael, Mohammed Yenuss, Leykun Berhanu, Masresha Abebe, Gete Berihun, Birhanu Wagaye, Kebede Faris, Awoke Keleb, Ayechew Ademas, Akalu Melketsadik Woldeyohanes, Alelgne Feleke, Tilaye Matebe Yayeh, Muluken Genetu Chanie, Amare Muche, Reta Dewau, Zinabu Fentaw, Wolde Melese Ayele, Wondwosen Mebratu, Bezawit Adane, Tesfaye Birhane Tegegne, Elsabeth Addisu, Mastewal Arefaynie, Melaku Yalew, Yitayish Damtie, Bereket Kefale, Zinet Abegaz Asfaw, Atsedemariam Andualem, Belachew Tegegne, Emaway Belay, Metadel Adane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0252039

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