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Research Paper | Dental Science | India | Volume 6 Issue 8, August 2017 | Rating: 6.7 / 10
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Needle Stick Injuries among Dental Students
Karthavya.S
Abstract: AIM This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices amongst dental students on needle stick injuries METHOD A cross section study was carried out among dental college students in saveetha dental college.100 students participated for this study RESULT Needle stick injury were observed among dental college students. There is a scope for improvement in safety protocols. Preventive strategies have to be devised and reporting of Needle stick injury need to be made mandatory.
Keywords: potentially hazardous material transmission of infectious diseases, hepatitis B vaccination is mandatory
Edition: Volume 6 Issue 8, August 2017,
Pages: 787 - 789