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An intervention program on blood protozoa acquired by needle stick injury and infection control
Joint Authors
Muhammad, Abir
Abd al-Mutajalli, Amr M. al-Sayyid
Mursi, Tusun A.
Source
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Issue
Vol. 47, Issue 2 (31 Aug. 2017), pp.309-322, 14 p.
Publisher
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Publication Date
2017-08-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
14
Main Subjects
Pharmacy, Health & Medical Sciences
Abstract EN
Needle stick injuries are a common event in tlie healthcare environment.
When drawing blood, administering an intramuscular or intravenous drug, or performing other procedures in-volving sharps, needle can slip and injure the healthcare worker.
This allows for transmission of pathogens.
Injuries also occur during needle recapping or failure to place used needles in the sharps containers.
Also, lack of access to or failure to use appropriate personal protective equipment can cause needle stick injuries.
Night shifts also put practitioners at risk for needle stick injuries.
The study assessed the effect of an intervention program for nursing staff knowledge, performance and attitude related to blood protozoa acquired by needle stick inju-ry.
Design an interventional study (pre-post study) was used for 90 nursing staff, ten of them pilot study were excluded.
The study tools composed of educational needs assessment tool, knowledge questionnaire sheet (prepost-test), bservation check list and attitude Results showed significant improvements in nursing staff knowledge, performance and attitude.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abd al-Mutajalli, Amr M. al-Sayyid& Muhammad, Abir& Ibrahim, Abd Allah Ahmad& Mursi, Tusun A.. 2017. An intervention program on blood protozoa acquired by needle stick injury and infection control. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology،Vol. 47, no. 2, pp.309-322.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-857743
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ibrahim, Abd Allah Ahmad…[et al.]. An intervention program on blood protozoa acquired by needle stick injury and infection control. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology Vol. 47, no. 2 (Aug. 2017), pp.309-322.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-857743
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abd al-Mutajalli, Amr M. al-Sayyid& Muhammad, Abir& Ibrahim, Abd Allah Ahmad& Mursi, Tusun A.. An intervention program on blood protozoa acquired by needle stick injury and infection control. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology. 2017. Vol. 47, no. 2, pp.309-322.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-857743
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 319-322
Record ID
BIM-857743