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Relationship of Gender to Prevalence, Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Healthcare Workers Regarding Needlestick Injuries in Tertiary Care Hospitals.
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Pakistan Journal of Public Health . Sep2022, Vol. 12 Issue 3, p143-147. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Background: The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between gender and prevalence, knowledge, attitude and practice regarding needle-stick injuries. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study in which 240 healthcare workers from two tertiary care hospitals were recruited. A self-administered questionnaire was provided to the participating staff who had direct contact with the patients. We evaluated demographics, work-related characteristics, prevalence, knowledge, attitude and practice measures using the questionnaire. Results: Our study included 120 males and 120 females (total 240) healthcare workers. According to this study, the lifetime prevalence of needle s tick injury among healthcare workers is 52.5% in Males and 75 % in females. Characteristics such as years of age, marital status, education, department, hours per week, work shift and knowledge were not related to increased tendency of needle-stick injuries. However, work type, work experience, attitude and practice are important predictors. Conclusion: Gender has a positive correlation with needle-stick injuries. The practice and attitude are important factors in determining the prevalence on needle-stick injuries in females. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22250891
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Pakistan Journal of Public Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 163056723
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.32413/pjph.v12i3.1079