Prevalence and predictors of percutaneous injuries among health workers in Ghana: a cross-sectional study

Prevalence and predictors of percutaneous injuries among health workers in Ghana: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundPercutaneous injuries (PI) persist as a prevalent healthcare issue, affecting over a third of healthcare workers worldwide on an annual basis. Globally, a few studies have documented the relationship between PI and factors like work pressure and shift systems. Additionally, limited evidenc...

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Main Authors: Philip Apraku Tawiah, Emmanuel Appiah-Brempong, Paul Okyere, Geoffrey Adu-Fosu, Mary Eyram Ashinyo, Florence Shine Edziah, Emmanuel Daitey Amesimeku, Priscilla Appiah Baffoe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
needlestick injury
shift work
work pressure
hepatitis B and C virus infection
HIV infection
health personnel (MeSH)
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1561098/full
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