Needlestick and Sharp Injury Among Dental Instrument Reprocessing Personnel: Incidence and Reporting Practices in China.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and aims

This study aimed to determine needlestick and sharps injuries (NSIs) incidence, identify associated risk factors, and describe reporting practices among dental instrument reprocessing personnel (DIRP) in China.

Methods

A nationwide cross-sectional study utilized stratified multistage random sampling across seven Chinese regions. Validated questionnaires were administered to 1942 DIRP from 130 dental facilities, collecting data on demographics, occupational conditions, NSI history, and reporting. Multivariate logistic regression identified independent NSI predictors.

Results

The one-year NSI period incidence was 21.7% (n = 421/1942), with 28.5% of these individuals experiencing multiple injuries. Daily instrument handling volume demonstrated a dos

SUBMITTER: Hong F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12345279 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature