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

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

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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-sectional o...

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Main Authors: Adrián Camacho-Ortiz, Xiomara Díaz-Rodríguez, Mayra Martínez-Palomares, Raúl Hernández-García, Susana Chávez-Moreno, Elvira Garza-González, Rafael Valdez-Vázquez, Irlanda Díaz-Pino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Journal of Medical Students 2015-05-01
Series:International Journal of Medical Students
Subjects:
needle stick injury
medical student
body fluids
blood-borne
pathogens
hbv-as04 vaccine, hiv
preventive measures
Online Access:http://ijms.info/IJMS/article/view/109

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