Unrecognized abrasions and occupational exposures to blood-borne pathogens among health care workers in Turkey

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dc.authorid0000-0001-6203-5039
dc.authorid0000-0001-8165-1814
dc.contributor.authorŞencan, İrfan
dc.contributor.authorŞahin, İdris
dc.contributor.authorYıldırım, Mustafa
dc.contributor.authorYeşildal, Nuray
dc.date.accessioned2021-06-23T19:18:00Z
dc.date.available2021-06-23T19:18:00Z
dc.date.issued2004
dc.departmentBAİBÜ, Tıp Fakültesi, Dahili Tıp Bilimleri Bölümüen_US
dc.departmentBAİBÜ, Tıp Fakültesi, Temel Tıp Bilimleri Bölümü
dc.description.abstractAims To evaluate the prevalence of exposures to potentially infective biological material, the use of gloves and the presence and awareness of skin abrasions amongst health care workers (HCWs). Methods Analysis of reported exposures during a 12 month period, questionnaire and skin examination by a dermatologist on HCWs at the University Hospital in Duzce, Turkey. Results Out of 415 HCWs, 278 responded to the questionnaire giving a response rate of 67%. There were 152 potentially infectious exposures reported on the questionnaire. Only 14% (21) of exposures were recorded between October 2001 and October 2002 at the time of the incident. Sharps injuries (57%) were reported most frequently in nurses, while splashes to mucous membranes occurred most frequently in physicians (36%). The operating theatre was the major location of incidents (56%). The frequency of abrasions on the hands was higher in female HCWs (60%) (P < 0.05). Wearing gloves for all procedures was most common in laboratory workers (60%). Abrasions were found on the hands of 142 (51%) of 278 HCWs. Sixteen per cent of the HCWs were unaware of abrasions on their hands. Conclusion There appears to be under-reporting of potentially infectious exposures by HCWs. HCWs are not always aware of abrasions on their hands. This study reinforces the need to report exposures and to use personal protective equipment.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1093/occmed/kqh048
dc.identifier.endpage206en_US
dc.identifier.issn0962-7480
dc.identifier.issn1471-8405
dc.identifier.issue3en_US
dc.identifier.pmid15133145en_US
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-2642580709en_US
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ2en_US
dc.identifier.startpage202en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqh048
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12491/5612
dc.identifier.volume54en_US
dc.identifier.wosWOS:000221406300013en_US
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ3en_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Scienceen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopusen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMeden_US
dc.institutionauthorŞencan, İrfan
dc.institutionauthorŞahin, İdris
dc.institutionauthorYıldırım, Mustafa
dc.institutionauthorYeşildal, Nuray
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherOxford Univ Pressen_US
dc.relation.ispartofOccupational Medicine-Oxforden_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessen_US
dc.subjectAbrasionsen_US
dc.subjectExposureen_US
dc.subjectHealth Care Workersen_US
dc.subjectInjuryen_US
dc.subjectWearing Glovesen_US
dc.titleUnrecognized abrasions and occupational exposures to blood-borne pathogens among health care workers in Turkeyen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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