Table 2.
The prevalence rate of Needlestick and sharp injuries by causative devices and operations; and other blood exposures among the studied groups*
| Items | NINs [491 (46.10%)] | INs [579 (53.90%)] | RCs [92 (8.60%)] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devices | |||
| needles or vials | - | 429 (74.10%)† | 65 (70.65%) |
| Angiocath | - | 53 (9.10%) | 10 (10.87%) |
| Suture needles | - | 25 (4.30%) | 5 (5.43%) |
| blades | - | 25 (4.30%) | 4 (4.35%) |
| other devices | - | 47 (8.20%) | 8 (8.7%) |
| Operations | |||
| Needle cap coverage | - | 427 (73.60%) | 35 (38.04%) |
| During the venesection | - | 163 (28.20%) | 28 (30.43%) |
| Transfusion | - | 9 (1.60%) | 2 (2.17%) |
| Injection | - | 86 (14.70%) | 7 (7.61%) |
| During infectious waste disposal | - | 8 (1.40%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Displacement of contaminated clothing | - | 4 (0.70%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| During suturing | - | 30 (5.20%) | 4 (4.35%) |
| Other operations | - | 101 (17.40%) | 16 (17.40%) |
| Other blood exposures | |||
| splashes to the eyes or mouth | 29 (36.25%) | 162 (45.25%) | 37 (52.11%) |
| cuts with sharp objects | 32 (40.0%) | 127 (35.47%) | 16 (22.53%) |
| contacts with open wounds | 19 (23.75%) | 71 (19.28%) | 18 (25.36%) |
*NINs: without NSIs or non-injured nurses; INs: with one reported NSI or injured nurses; and RCs: with two or more reported NSIs or recidivists. †Prevalence rate (n (%)) among studied groups; NINs, Ins, and RCs