Exposure and Knowledge of Sharps Injuries among Medical Students in Seven States of Mexico

Background: Medical students are vulnerable to accidental exposure to blood-borne pathogens when performing clinical activities. Knowle­dge of both the prevalence of exposure and necessary reporting procedures is important to minimize the risk of harm to medical students. Methods: A cross-section...

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Main Authors: Adrián Camacho-Ortiz, Xiomara Díaz-Rodríguez, Raúl Hernández-García, Mayra Martínez-Palomares, Susana Chávez- Moreno, Elvira Garza-González, Rafael Valdez-Vázquez, Irlanda Díaz-Pino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Journal of Medical Students 2015-03-01
Series:International Journal of Medical Students
Subjects:
HIV
Online Access:http://www.ijms.info/ojs/index.php/IJMS/article/view/244