The Prevalence and Underreporting of Needlestick Injuries among Dental Healthcare Workers in Pakistan: A Systematic Review
Joint Authors
Pervaiz, Mehak
Gilbert, Ruth
Ali, Nasreen
Source
International Journal of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-14, 14 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-02-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
14
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Needlestick injuries (NSIs) are a major occupational health problem among dental healthcare workers (HCWs) in Pakistan, which places them at a significant risk of acquiring blood-borne infections.
However, not all NSIs are reported, leading to an underestimation of the actual prevalence.
The harmful impacts of NSIs on the healthcare delivery necessitate an urgent need to measure its actual prevalence.
Objectives.
The aim of this study was to review literature to estimate the prevalence and reporting rates of NSIs among dental-HCWs in Pakistan.
Methods.
713 potentially relevant citations were identified by electronic databases and hand searching of articles.
Nine primary studies were subsequently identified to be included in the review.
Results.
The results of the included studies indicate that the prevalence of NSIs among Pakistani dental-HCWs was between 30% and 73%.
The rate of reporting of NSIs was between 15% and 76%, and the most common reason was found to be the lack of awareness regarding the reporting system, or of the need to report NSIs.
Conclusion.
It is evident from the review of the included studies that there is a significantly high prevalence and a low rate of reporting of NSIs among dental-HCWs in Pakistan, suggesting the need to setup an occupational health department in dental settings, for preventing, managing, recording, and monitoring NSIs.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pervaiz, Mehak& Gilbert, Ruth& Ali, Nasreen. 2018. The Prevalence and Underreporting of Needlestick Injuries among Dental Healthcare Workers in Pakistan: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Dentistry،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-14.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pervaiz, Mehak…[et al.]. The Prevalence and Underreporting of Needlestick Injuries among Dental Healthcare Workers in Pakistan: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Dentistry No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-14.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Pervaiz, Mehak& Gilbert, Ruth& Ali, Nasreen. The Prevalence and Underreporting of Needlestick Injuries among Dental Healthcare Workers in Pakistan: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Dentistry. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1170697
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1170697