Prevalence and associated factors for needlestick and sharp injuries (NSIs) among dental assistants in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Prevalence and associated factors for needlestick and sharp injuries (NSIs) among dental assistants in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Abstract Background Dental personnel are subject to exposure to a number of occupational factors including needlestick and sharp injuries (NSIs). Our study aims to address knowledge gaps on prevalence and associated factors for needlestick and sharp injuries (NSIs) for the first time in Saudi Arabia...

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Main Authors: Lama AlDakhil, Nagarajkumar Yenugadhati, Ohoud Al-Seraihi, Mustafa Al-Zoughool
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Komiyama Printing Co. Ltd 2019-10-01
Series:Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine
Subjects:
Healthcare workers
Dental assistants
Needlestick and sharp injuries
Infection control
Saudi Arabia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12199-019-0815-7

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