Sharps injuries and splash exposures among healthcare workers in the United Arab Emirates.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The present study aimed to estimate the rate of sharps injuries and splash exposures among healthcare workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government hospitals and to determine the risk factors associated with these incidents of possible severe consequences.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was carried out among healthcare workers employed in government hospitals in the Abu Dhabi Emirate of the UAE. An online survey was distributed to estimate incidents of sharps injuries and splash exposures between 2019 and 2021. The study explored characteristics, risk factors, consequences, and preventive measures in response to these incidents.

Results

In the current study, 820 healthcare workers responded to the invitation, and 678 completed the questionnaire. Amo

SUBMITTER: Karkaz I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12545020 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature