Prevalence and Determinant Factors for Sharp Injuries among Addis Ababa Hospitals Health Professionals

Feleke, Berhanu Elfu

doi:10.11648/j.sjph.20130105.11

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“…In one study from Saudi Arabia, 43/70(61%) of HCWS were aware of universal precaution guidelines [29]. Previously conducted research found that sharp injury was associated with universal precaution and infection prevention training [32].…”

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Epidemiology of Needle Stick-Sharp Injuries (NSSIs) and Potential High Risk Exposures among Health Professionals in Ethiopia: Neglected Public Health Concern

Desalegn¹

2015

AJHR

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Health professionals are exposed to a wide range of hazards in the workplace. Needle stick injuries have been recognized as one of the occupational hazards. Healthcare worker handling sharp devices or equipment is at risk of occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens. Despite the burden of potential exposures, in Ethiopia, there are only few researches that have been conducted; as a result there is clearly paucity of information on this regard. The aim of the research conducted was to determine the epidemiology of needle stick-sharp injuries and high risk exposures among health professionals in public hospitals, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Hospital based cross sectional survey conducted among health professionals at public hospitals, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A pretested and structured questionnaire was utilized to collect data on socio-demographic, needle stick injury and other high risk exposures. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 16.Statistical significance was declared at P-value <=0.05.Of the total study participants, prevalence of sustained needle stick injuries (NSIs) and sharp injury was found 155(61.2%) and 127(50%), respectively. Majority of the study subjects, which account 184(72.4%) and 153(60.2%) of them were exposed for blood while ungloved and body fluid, respectively. Consistent use of gloves was reported by 52.4% of respondents. Of the total study participants, 9(3.5%) of respondents were vaccinated against hepatitis B virus infection. The study declared that exposure for potentially infectious body fluids including blood, needle stick injuries, sharp injury and other risk factors was high. But, the study indicated only very small percentages of health professionals were partially vaccinated for HBV. Taking into account the chance of potential exposure, there is a need to focus efforts on mitigating blood borne pathogen transmission through making the work place environment safe and making use of the available vaccine by vaccinating all health care workers at the start of their career.

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Epidemiology of Needle Stick-Sharp Injuries (NSSIs) and Potential High Risk Exposures among Health Professionals in Ethiopia: Neglected Public Health Concern

Desalegn¹

2015

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“…Needle stick or sharps injuries are caused by different types of needles, lancet, surgical scalpel, trocar puncture needle, vacuum tube blood collection needle, broken vial preparation, razors, scissors, etc. during patient cares [1,2]. Percutaneous exposures to blood and body fluids all through infected needle stick and sharps accidents are the main occupational hazard for morbidity and mortality from infections with blood borne pathogens among health care workers [1].…”

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“…during patient cares [1,2]. Percutaneous exposures to blood and body fluids all through infected needle stick and sharps accidents are the main occupational hazard for morbidity and mortality from infections with blood borne pathogens among health care workers [1]. Needle sticks and sharps injuries (NSSIs) cause a great awesome to the transmission of blood borne pathogens [3].…”

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“…Particularly, those in sub-Saharan countries, have the top incidences of occupational exposures [6]. Occupational NSSIs affect the quality of health care services other than the health care providers [1]. Health care workers experience rigorous emotional distress, fear, and anxiety which lead them to occupational and behavioral changes [7,8].…”

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Magnitude and associated factors of needle stick and sharps injuries among health care workers in Dessie City Hospitals, north east Ethiopia

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Background: Work-related exposures to needle stick and sharps accidents are essential reason of infections with blood borne pathogens amongst health care employees and can cause extensive fitness consequences and psychological stress. The aim of this study was to determine the magnitude of needle stick and sharps injuries and associated factors among health care workers in Dessie town hospitals. Method: This institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March 21-April 21/2015, amongst health care people in Dessie city hospitals. Data have been collected by a structured and pre-tested questionnaire. The study included 438 health care employees who had been selected through the use of a simple random sampling technique. The gathered data have been checked, coded and entered to EPI-info version 3.5.1 and exported to SPSS model 20 for analysis. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses have been executed to identify elements related with the structured variable. Results: From 457 selected study participants, 438 (95.8%) responded to the questionnaire. The magnitude of needle stick and sharps injuries in the last 12 months was 124(28.3%), of which 92(74.2%) was reported by males and the rest 32(25.8%) by females. Being male [AOR: 4.25, 95%CI:(2.43,7.41)],had no safety instructions in the work area [AOR:2.27,95%CI: (1.29,3.97)],had no training on safety and health [AOR:4.92,95%CI:(2.75,8.79)],had ≤5 years work experience [AOR:9.0,95%CI:(4.88,16.60)],recapping of used needle [AOR: 2.63, 95%CI: (1.39, 4.99)] were the variables that significantly associated with needle stick and sharps injuries. Conclusion: This study showed still a high magnitude of needle stick or sharps among healthcare workers. Therefore, training on work related safety and wellbeing, making safety instructions accessible and avoiding a recap of the needle after use are important to reduce the chance of such injuries among healthcare workers.

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“…Studies reported the high prevalence of needle stick injury among health care workers in Ethiopia [24,25]. Such occupational injury leading to workers dissatisfaction and psychological trauma may reduce workers motivation and in turn may affect the quality of health care [24,26].…”

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Assessment of Factors Affecting Needle Stick and Sharp Injuries Among Health Professionals and Cleaners in Arba Minch General Hospital, Gamo Gofa Zone, Southern Ethiopia, 2015 G. C

Kelebore¹

2016

SJPH

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Sharp piercing injuries to medical personnel are a piercing body trauma caused by sharp medical equipment used to screen, diagnose, treat or follow up patients' conditions. More than 50 pathogens can be transmitted by sharp injury. Thus, this study was aimed at assessing Prevalence and factors that affect needle stick and sharp injuries among health Professionals and Cleaners in Arbaminch General Hospital. Facility based cross sectional study was used and the required sample was 187. Study participants were selected using systemic sampling method Detailed explanation and interpretation was made by presenting the data in the form of frequency, percentage using tables, graphs and Bivariate analysis with a P-value <0.25 was employed to select candidate variables for the multivariable logistic regression to identify independent predictorsfor needle stick and sharp injury exposure. A total of 181 health professionals and cleaners were interviewed making a response rate of (181) 96.8% and 75 (42.1%) had experienced needle stick and/or sharp injury at least once in the 12 months. Majority of the respondents172 (95.0%) were concerned about the needle stick and sharp injury, of whom the risk was perceived high in 139 (76.8%) of the respondents. Monthly income, job satisfaction, and working in waste handling unit were the predictors for needle stick and sharp injury and. On job training to health professionals and cleaners and discussion with the hospital administrators on how to alleviate the problem is recommended.

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Prevalence and Determinant Factors for Sharp Injuries among Addis Ababa Hospitals Health Professionals

Cited by 20 publications

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Epidemiology of Needle Stick-Sharp Injuries (NSSIs) and Potential High Risk Exposures among Health Professionals in Ethiopia: Neglected Public Health Concern

Epidemiology of Needle Stick-Sharp Injuries (NSSIs) and Potential High Risk Exposures among Health Professionals in Ethiopia: Neglected Public Health Concern

Magnitude and associated factors of needle stick and sharps injuries among health care workers in Dessie City Hospitals, north east Ethiopia

Assessment of Factors Affecting Needle Stick and Sharp Injuries Among Health Professionals and Cleaners in Arba Minch General Hospital, Gamo Gofa Zone, Southern Ethiopia, 2015 G. C

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