An exploration of health care workers’ perceptions of the needle stick injury protocols at a level 2 hospital in Cape Town

An exploration of health care workers’ perceptions of the needle stick injury protocols at a level 2 hospital in Cape Town

Magister Curationis - MCur === Background: Health care workers who sustain needle stick injuries are at risk of contracting blood-borne pathogens, e.g. Human Immunodeficiency Virus,Hepatitis B virus or Hepatitis C virus. Needle stick injuries are viewed as occupational hazards that can lead to heal...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Johnson, Leonore Fortuin
Other Authors: Jeggels, J.
Language:en
Published: University of the Western Cape 2015
Subjects:
Healthcare workers
Follow-up testing
Needle stick injuries
Non-compliance
Compliance
Human immunodeficiency virus
Health and safety regulations
Needle stick protocols
Blood-borne pathogen
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4012

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