Needlestick and sharps injuries among housekeeping workers in hospitals of Shiraz, Iran

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Needlestick and sharps injuries (NSSIs) are one of the major risk factors for blood-borne infections (BBPs) at healthcare facilities. This study examines the current prevalence of NSSIs among housekeeping workers engaged in the handl...

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Main Authors: Lakbala Parvin, Azar Farbood, Kamali Hajeb
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/5/276