Prevalence and associated factors of needle stick and sharps injuries among healthcare workers in northwestern Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Needle stick and sharp injuries (NSSIs) are a common problem among healthcare workers (HCWs). Although the factors related to NSSIs for HCWs are well documented by several studies in Ethiopia, no evidence has been reported about the magnitude of and factors related to NSSIs in hospitals in northwestern Ethiopia.

Methods

An institution-based cross-sectional study was carried out from January to March 2019 among 318 HCWs in three randomly-selected hospitals of the eight hospitals found in South Gondar Zone. Sample sizes were proportionally allocated to professional categories. Study participants were selected by systematic random sampling methods using the monthly salary payroll for each profession as the sampling frame. Data were collected using a self-administered

SUBMITTER: Berhan Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8462737 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature