Factors associated with accidental exposure to infectious agent among health care providers in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of data published from 2014 to 2023

These findings suggest that accidental blood and sharp device exposure among HCPs remain a significant public health concern in Ethiopia, and interventions should be implemented to address the identified risk factors, such as proper training on infection prevention and control measures and discouraging the recapping of needles, and, moreover, strategies to improve the consistent use of personal protective equipment should be implemented to reduce exposure.