::INDO AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES::

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TITLE:

NEEDLE-STICK INJURIES IN HOSPITAL STAFF

AUTHORS:

Dr. Faizan Saeed, Dr. Muhammad Usman, Dr. Muhammad Adeel Hassan

ABSTRACT:

A needle stick injury is a percutaneous wound, occurs due to needle point as well as due to other sharp instruments. Most common in those people, who are handling needles in the medical settings. These injuries are occupational hazard in medical community. Needle stick injuries are the most common health care workers issue. A total staff of 80 was included in the study. The mean of the staff was 29.22±2.34 years, mean age of the females was 25±2.54 years and mean age of males was 30.32±2.56 years. There were 30 (37.5%) females and 50 (62.5%) males in the study. Keywords: Needle Stick Injuries, Hospital Staff