The Prevalence of Sharp Object Injuries and Consequences in the Hospital Staff of the Qom Province
Irtiqa Imini Pishgiri Masdumiyat (Safety Promotion and Injury Prevention),
Vol. 8 No. 2 (1399),
13 September 2020
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Page 64 - 58
https://doi.org/10.22037/meipm.v8i2.28026
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Sharp injuries are known as one of the hazards of Health Care workers. This study was designed to determine the epidemiology of sharp injuries of staffs in the Qom province.
Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive-analytical and retrospective study which is done on the sharp injuries patients files in the last three years in Qom province. Statistical analysis of data was performed by using SPSS software (Ver. 22).k2, t-test and Fisher’s exact tests were used to compare groups.
Result: Totally 100 subjects (59 female and 49 men) who had a history of injuries accident were included from Qom provinces’ hospitals. The mean age of the subjects was 42±6.4 years and the frequency of those over 30 years was significantly higher than other age groups (P<0.05). The highest percentage of injuries was related to nurses and paramedics with 47% and the lowest rate to physicians (15%) (P<0.05); most of them were working at nights (57%) in surgery (21%) and emergency (20%) units. Syringe (51%) and suture (42%) needles were responsible for most of the injuries (P<0.05). Most of subjects were negative for viral infections tests, but 28% of them were HBs Ag positive. Other laboratory tests were also negative for the affected subjects.
Conclusion: As sharp injuries especially in the night shifts might have a role in the transfer of blood burn infections including Hepatitis viruses, it is necessary to recognize sharp injuries as a major occupational hazard, especially for health care staff, and accidents should be included in surveillance programs.
How to cite this article: Nateghi Rostami M, Darzi F. The Prevalence of Sharp Object Injuries and Consequences in the Hospital Staff of the Qom Province. J Saf Promot Inj Prev. 2020; 8(2):58-64.
- Sharp injuries, Needle sticks, Hepatitis viruses, Hospital, Occupational hazards
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