ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2017
Awareness of the Risk of Exposure to Infectious Material and the Behaviors of Polish Paramedics with Respect to the Hazards from Blood-Borne Pathogens-A Nationwide Study.
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- Frequency of Occupational Bloodborne Infections and Sharps Injuries among Polish Paramedics from Selected Ambulance Stations.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Cost of Blood and Body Fluid Occupational Exposure Management in Beijing, China.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
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- Epidemiology of needlestick and sharp injuries among health care workers based on records from 252 hospitals for the period 2010-2014, Poland.BMC public health · 2019Article
- Behaviors and Attitudes of Polish Health Care Workers with Respect to the Hazards from Blood-Borne Pathogens: A Questionnaire-Based Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Article
- "Hand hygiene perception and self-reported hand hygiene compliance among emergency medical service providers: a Danish survey".Scandinavian journal of trauma, resuscitation and emergency medicine · 2019Article
- The Effects of Industrial Protective Gloves and Hand Skin Temperatures on Hand Grip Strength and Discomfort Rating.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2017Article
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3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
(1) Background: To determine paramedics' frequency of contact with blood and other body fluids, as well as the analysis of knowledge of paramedics about blood-borne infections, their attitudes to patients infected with blood-borne viruses, and the post-exposure procedures implemented by paramedics; (2) Methods: An anonymous questionnaire among 190 paramedics working in various health care facilities in Poland (adjusted response rate, 76.3%); (3) Results: 78% of paramedics had contact with potentially infectious material at least several times a week. Paramedics' knowledge on transferring infection was insufficient. Paramedics with longer employment time and better professional experience suffered fewer injuries with used needles/medical tools (
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