SHARP INJURIES AND SPLASH EXPOSURES AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

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الملخص

Brief introduction: Occupational injuries, including sharps injuries and splash exposures, pose significant risks to healthcare workers worldwide. These incidents can lead to the transmission of bloodborne infections, resulting in substantial healthcare costs and workforce challenges. Aims: The present study aimed at investigating sharps injuries and splash exposures among healthcare workers in Abu Dhabi government hospitals. To achieve the aim, the study planned to determine the frequency of sharps injuries and splash exposures, and to identify their risk factors, applied preventive measures, and consequent occupational infections. Method: Secondary data from the available records of all sharp injuries and splash exposures reported from Abu Dhabi Emirate government hospitals to Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) between 2012 and 2019 were examined. Further, a questionnaire survey was conducted among healthcare workers employed in the governmental hospitals of Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain City, and Al Dhafra region to collect data on experienced sharps injuries and splash exposures in 2019-2021. Results: Between 2012 and 2019, 1218 incidents were reported, of which 56.1% were splash exposures and 43.8% were sharps injuries. The most frequent sites of occurrence were surgical services (21.4%) and medical-surgical or surgical departments (18.0%), and most incidents were observed in the morning (33.6%). The most affected body parts were the arms and hands (85.9%). The most common severity level was emotional distress (59.5%). Human factors of the healthcare workers were the main contributing factors (N=363, 51.9%). Location (P Significant contribution : This study contributes significantly to scientific knowledge by quantifying the rate of sharps injuries and splash exposures among healthcare workers in Abu Dhabi Emirate, by identifying their risk factors, consequent occupational infections, and applied preventive measures. The findings emphasize the ongoing danger of occupational infections among healthcare workers, raising awareness about the issue and providing a benchmark for evaluating the effectiveness of future preventive interventions. Preventive measures should include training programs, proper sharps handling and disposal techniques, compliance with the use of personal protective equipment, and promoting the use of safety devices. Gap filled: Before this research, there was limited quantitative data available on the extent, characteristics, risk factors, and especially consequences of sharps injuries and splash exposures in this region. This study addresses a critical gap by examining occupational infections among healthcare workers, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. While previous research had focused on sharps injuries and splash exposures, this study broadened the scope to include infections contracted in the workplace. In addition, our study presents results from two sources that have not been performed yet in the UAE. This expanded focus fills an important knowledge gap, as understanding the full spectrum of occupational health hazards is essential for comprehensive safety planning and resource allocation.

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رقم الوثيقة

0564fc16-247f-4fe5-9338-a3648ead95bd

رقم العقد

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نوع الوسائط

Crawler

نوع المحتوى

الرسائل العلمية

صيغة المصدر

رسائل دكتوراة

نوع الملف

pdf text

أسماء الملفات

1084901_2.pdf

بيانات النشر

ترجمة العنوان

الاصابات الحادة والتعرض للرذاذ بين العاملين في مجال الرعاية الصحية في الامارات العربية المتحدة

ألقاب المؤلفين

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اللغة

English

المصدر والدورية

اسم المصدر

SHARP INJURIES AND SPLASH EXPOSURES AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

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كلمات الباحثين

Healthcare workers, Sharps injuries, Splash exposures, Occupational infections, Prevalence, Risk factors, Preventive measures, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Infection Control, Safety training.

إشراف وإعداد

الإشراف

Balázs Ádám, Michal Grivna

الإعداد

Ibtisam Aref Karkaz

الاقتباسات الببليوغرافية