Needle stick injuries among nurses in sub‐Saharan Africa

2005188 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Fredrich M. Nsubuga · University of Birmingham

Maritta S. Jaakkola · University of Birmingham

Abstract

The study showed a high rate of needle stick injuries among nurses and midwives working in Uganda. The strongest predictor for needle stick injuries was lack of training. Other important risk factors were related to long working hours, working habits, and experience.

Topics & Keywords

Infection Control in Healthcare Occupational Health and Safety Research Disaster Response and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Tropical Medicine & International Health

Volume 10, Issue 8, pp. 773-781

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3156.2005.01453.x

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