scholarly journals Factors associated with needlestick injuries among healthcare workers: implications for prevention

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kifah Habib Alfulayw ◽  
Sultan T. Al-Otaibi ◽  
Hatem A. Alqahtani
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
Needlestick Injuries ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Comprehensive Program ◽  
Surgical Devices

Abstract Background Our study sought to determine the frequency of Needlestick injuries (NSIs) among Healthcare Workers (HCWs) working at governmental hospital and to study the factors that associated with occurrence of NSIs, and to develop recommendations for a comprehensive program for prevention. Methods Retrospective study of all reported cases of NSIs in the period from April 2016 to May 2018 among healthcare workers at a governmental hospital. Results Incidence of NSIs over 26 months was 8.4% among all participants. Nurses were the most affected staff (52.5%) resulted commonly from disposing syringes (58.9%). In contrast, the incidence of NSIs among physicians was 24.9% where surgical devices were the primary source of NSIs among them (40%). Failure to complete all required hepatitis B vaccination was common among expatriates of the participants of this study. Conclusions NSIs was common among HCWs participated in this study. Preventive measures should be implemented including adequate hepatitis B immunization.

Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection and uptake of hepatitis B vaccine among healthcare workers, Makueni County, Kenya 2017

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 765-771 ◽  
Author(s):  
E N Kisangau ◽  
A Awour ◽  
B Juma ◽  
D Odhiambo ◽  
T Muasya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Vaccination Status ◽  
Hbv Infection ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
Infection Prevalence ◽  
Similar Data ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
B Virus

Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a vaccine-preventable infection that can spread in healthcare setting. Data on HBV infections and vaccine in African healthcare workers (HCWs) are limited. We estimated HBV infection prevalence, hepatitis B vaccination status and identified factors associated with vaccination in one Kenyan county. Methods Randomly selected HCWs completed a questionnaire about HBV exposure and self-reported immunization histories, and provided blood for testing of selected HBV biomarkers to assess HBV infection and vaccination status: HBV core antibodies (anti-HBc), HBV surface antigen (HBsAg) and HBV surface antibodies (anti-HBs). Prevalence odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were calculated to identify factors associated with vaccination. Results Among 312 HCWs surveyed, median age was 31 years (range: 19–67 years). Of 295 blood samples tested, 13 (4%) were anti-HBc and HBsAg-positive evidencing chronic HBV infection; 139 (47%) had protective anti-HBs levels. Although 249 (80%) HCWs received ≥1 HBV vaccine dose, only 119 (48%) received all three recommended doses. Complete vaccination was more likely among those working in hospitals compared to those working in primary healthcare facilities (OR = 2.5; 95% CI: 1.4–4.3). Conclusion We recommend strengthening county HCW vaccination, and collecting similar data nationally to guide HBV prevention and control.

scholarly journals Hepatitis B vaccination status and needlestick injuries among healthcare workers in Syria

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rabi Yacoub ◽  
Radwan Al Ali ◽  
Ghamez Moukeh ◽  
Ayham Lahdo ◽  
Yaser Mouhammad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Vaccination Status ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
Needlestick Injuries

Increasing hepatitis B vaccination coverage of healthcare workers — global lessons for South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 ◽  
pp. 6-12
Author(s):  
Rosemary Joyce Burnett ◽  
Angela Dramowski ◽  
Edina Amponsah-Dacosta ◽  
Johanna Catharina Meyer
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Vaccination Coverage ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination

scholarly journals Future Healthcare Workers and Hepatitis B Vaccination: A New Generation

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 7783
Author(s):  
Andrea Trevisan ◽  
Paola Mason ◽  
Annamaria Nicolli ◽  
Stefano Maso ◽  
Marco Fonzo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Antibody Titer ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Lower Percentage ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
One Year ◽  
Mandatory Vaccination ◽  
University Of Padua ◽  
The University

Before the introduction of universal vaccination, hepatitis B caused high morbidity and mortality, especially among healthcare workers. In the present study, the immune status against hepatitis B was assessed in a cohort of 11,188 students of the degree courses of the School of Medicine of the University of Padua (Italy) who had been subjected to mandatory vaccination in childhood or adolescence and who will be future healthcare workers. The variables that influence the antibody response to vaccination are mainly the age at which the vaccine was administered and sex. If vaccination was administered before one year of age, there is a high probability (around 50%) of having an antibody titer lower than 10 IU/L compared to those vaccinated after one year of age (12.8%). The time between vaccine and analysis is not decisive. Furthermore, female sex, but only if vaccination was administered after one year of age, shows a significant (p = 0.0008) lower percentage of anti-HBs below 10 IU/L and a greater antibody titer (p < 0.0001). In conclusion, the differences related to the age of vaccination induce more doubts than answers. The only plausible hypothesis, in addition to the different immune responses (innate and adaptive), is the type of vaccine. This is not easy to verify because vaccination certificates rarely report it.

Hepatitis B vaccination in women healthcare workers: A seroepidemiological survey

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Locquet ◽  
J.-L. Marande ◽  
D. Choudat ◽  
G. Vidal-Trecan
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination

Factors Associated With Seroconversion After Standard Dose Hepatitis B Vaccination and High-Dose Revaccination Among HIV-Infected Patients

2010 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 332-339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natasha N. Pettit ◽  
Daryl D. DePestel ◽  
Preeti N. Malani ◽  
James Riddell IV
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Standard Dose ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Factors Associated
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