The Relationship Between Psychosocial Work Factors,Work Stress and Computer-Related Musculoskeletal Discomforts Among Computer Users in Malaysia |
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| Authors: | Magdalena Leszczyszyn-Pynka Małgorzata Kłys-Rachwalska Beata Sacharczuk Anna Boroń-Kaczmarska |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Infectious Diseases, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Polandmlpynka@interia.pl;3. SP WSZ Out-Patient Department of Acquired Immune Deficits, Szczecin, Poland;4. SP WSZ Department of Infectious Diseases, Szczecin, Poland;5. Department of Infectious Diseases, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland |
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| Abstract: | We analyzed occupational exposure to potentially infectious body fluids among health care workers (HCWs). Nurses were the most common exposed category of HCWs. In 73.6% cases needle sticks had been the reason of exposure. Recapping a needle was the cause of exposure in 6.9% accidents. Among 189 registered HCWs, 66 (34.9%) performed invasive procedures without any personal protective equipment. Prophylaxis with antiretroviral drugs was necessary in 43 (22.8%) cases.As many as 60.3% of exposure incidents to potentially infectious material result from non-compliance with the relevant recommendations. Continuous education and training is critically needed to prevent occupational exposure to blood-borne infections among health care workers. |
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| Keywords: | occupational exposure HIV health care workers |
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