Needle stick and sharps injuries and factors associated among health care workers in a Malaysian hospital.
Introduction: Needle stick and sharps injuries (NSSIs) have been recognized as one of the occupational hazards among health care workers (HCWs). They increase risk of spread of diseases like HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and factors a...
Main Authors: | Gyanchand Rampal, Lekhraj Rampal, Zakaria, Rosidah, Leong, Whye Sook, Md. Zain, Azhar |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English English |
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EuroJournals.
2010
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Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15786/1/Needle%20stick%20and%20sharps%20injuries%20and%20factors%20associated%20among%20health%20care%20workers%20in%20a%20Malaysian%20hospital.pdf |
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