Needlestick and sharps injuries among health care workers at public tertiary hospitals in an urban community in Mongolia

Needlestick and sharps injuries among health care workers at public tertiary hospitals in an urban community in Mongolia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Needlestick and sharps injuries (NSSIs) are one of the major risk factors for blood-borne infections at healthcare facilities. This study examines the current situation of NSSIs among health care workers at public tertiary hospitals...

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Main Authors: Tsolmon Muugolog, Enkhtuya Budbazar, Ali Moazzam, Ikeda Nayu, Kakizaki Mayo, Shibuya Kenji, Kuroiwa Chushi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
needlestick and sharps injuries
infection control
blood-borne pathogens
universal precautions
Mongolia
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/4/184

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