ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022
Biohazard Accidents, Harmful Elements to the Wellness of Healthcare Workers, and Their Risk Factors.
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- Incidence of occupational HIV seroconversion among healthcare workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC health services research · 2026Pooled it
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- Penile and scrotal strangulation by stainless steel rings in an human immunodeficiency virus positive man: A case report.World journal of clinical cases · 2023Article
- Evaluation of underreporting occupational accidents among workers who handle laboratory animals.Revista brasileira de medicina do trabalho : publicacao oficial da Associacao Nacional de Medicina do Trabalho-ANAMTArticle
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Abstract
backgroundFor healthcare personnel, biohazard accidents pose a significant risk to their health. These exposures can enable the transmission of pathogens such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
objectiveTo indicate and quantify the risk associated with higher threatening situations, such as biohazard accidents on repeated occasions or incorrect notifications to injured healthcare professionals.
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted at the Poniente Hospital in Almeria (Spain). In total, 592 participants reported 1062 accidents and their characteristics and notifications were analyzed.
resultsIt was found that women (OR = 1.29) working in the surgical area (OR = 2.92), those on indefinite contracts (OR = 1.67), and those with high work experience (OR = 1.14) were the main risk factors for multiple biohazard accidents. Concerning the incorrect notification of these accidents, the main risk factors were work performance during the afternoon shift (OR = 1.72) and the fact that the accident was caused by the injured worker himself (OR = 1.53).
conclusionsThis study outlined the main factors that can contribute to healthcare professionals suffering these accidents. As a result, corrective measures must be taken against these risk factors to improve safety for healthcare workers in the future.
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