ArticleScientific reports2025
Sharp injuries to blood-borne pathogens among healthcare workers and influencing factors in a tertiary specialist hospital (2019-2022): a retrospective study.
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- Prevalence and control strategies of blood-borne occupational exposures among healthcare workers in Shaoxing Second Hospital from 2020 to 2025.The Journal of international medical research · 2026Article
- Circumstances of Percutaneous Sharps Injuries in German Healthcare Workers-An Analysis of the Ten-Year Period from 2015 to 2024 Based on Accident Insurance Data.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Characteristics of occupational exposure associated with traditional Chinese medicine-related clinical procedures and comparison with non-TCM clinical practice: a single-center retrospective study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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To assess the prevalence of sharp injuries among healthcare workers (HCWs) in a tertiary specialist hospital and analyze the influencing factors to improve protective measures and mitigate exposure risks. A retrospective study was conducted using occupational exposure data from 2019 to 2022. Descriptive statistics, univariate analysis, and multivariate logistic regression were used for statistical analysis, focusing on factors such as gender, years of service, occupation, and exposure department. Among 151 reported occupational exposures, 76.16% (115/151) were sharp injuries. Significant differences were observed in age (P < 0.05), years of service (P = 0.04), and year of exposure (P = 0.02). Multivariate analysis revealed that healthcare workers with 1-5 years of service had a lower risk of sharp injuries compared to those with ≤ 1 year of service or > 5 years of service (OR 0.26, 95% CI 0.09-0.76). The risk of sharp injuries was significantly higher in 2021 (during the COVID-19 pandemic) compared to 2019 (OR 4.32, 95% CI 1.23-18.25). Most injuries occurred on the hands, with HBV being the primary blood-borne pathogen. No infections were reported during follow-up. This study highlights the need for tailored interventions and comprehensive protective measures for HCWs with varying years of service, particularly during public health emergencies like COVID-19, to mitigate sharp injuries and enhance occupational safety.
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