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NEEDLESTICK INJURIES AMONG HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN DIFFERENT HOSPITALS OF LAHORE

Ayesha Riaz, Fauzia Hayat, Barzah Durrani

Objective: To determine the ratio of needlestick injuries among different healthcare professionals working in different hospitals of Lahore. Material and Methods: A total of 120 doctors and female nurses from different hospitals were included in this cross-sectional study. A predesigned questionnaire was served. Data was collected and analyzed in SPSS 23.0. Results: There were 39 male doctors, 43 female doctors and 38 female nurses in the study. The mean age was 33.42±6.69 years. A total of 51 professionals (42.5%) had suffered from the needlestick injury during their routine work. Conclusion: Professionals who are less trained or have not educated about the safety measures while handling needles undergo more needlestick injuries. Keywords: Needlestick, blood-borne diseases, nurses, health professionals.

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