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Research Paper | Medicine | Volume 13 Issue 12, December 2024 | Pages: 1281 - 1283 | Saudi Arabia
Knowledge about Needle - Stick Injury among Doctors in the Emergency Department in Ibrahim Malik Hospital in Sudan
Abstract: Background: Needle - stick injury is common among health care workers worldwide. Each year a significant number of injuries occur, despite the fact that it can be prevented. Method: This is a cross sectional study that aims to assess the knowledge of the doctors regarding the causes, management and post exposure prophylaxis following the injury. Results: About 92.2% (n=354) believed that recapping the needle is the main cause of needle - stick injury. Failing to dispose the needle properly ranked second to recapping the needle as a cause of injury.63.3% (n=243) answered that the site should be washed with soap and water.71.6% (n=275) believed that those who received hepatitis b vaccine must receive the vaccine again following an injury. Conclusion: Training regarding needle - stick injury management is highly recommended to increase knowledge of doctors in this subject.
Keywords: needle - stick injury, healthcare workers, injury prevention, post - exposure prophylaxis, doctor training
How to Cite?: Doaa Mohammedosman Abdallah Mohammed, "Knowledge about Needle - Stick Injury among Doctors in the Emergency Department in Ibrahim Malik Hospital in Sudan", Volume 13 Issue 12, December 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1281-1283, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR241210193449, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR241210193449