Prevalence of exposure to needle stick and sharp-related injury and status of hepatitis B vaccination among healthcare workers: A cross-sectional study.
K C RupakDipendra KhadkaSabal GhimireAayush BistIshant PatelSmriti ShahiNatasha DhakalIbeja TiwariDhan Bahadur ShresthaPublished in: Health science reports (2023)
This study demonstrated that more than two-quarters of HCWs were exposed to NSSI. Despite being at risk, vaccination status was still low, and less than half only received three complete doses. Precaution should be taken when working with instrumentation and procedures. Hepatitis B immunization programs for HCWs should be delivered at no cost with 100% coverage and protection. Raising awareness about hepatitis B infection and immunization remains crucial to primary prevention.
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