Table 1. Distribution of sharps injuries by occupation of injured HCW, context of injury, location of injury and appropriateness of action taken by HCW (2004–2009).
| Occupation | Unit A number | Unit B number | Unit C number | Total | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors | 5 | 15 | 7 | 27 | 39.7 |
| Nurses | 4 | 26 | 7 | 37 | 54.4 |
| Other staff | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5.9 |
| Context | |||||
| Procedural | 4 | 15 | 8 | 27 | 39.7 |
| Passing instrument | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7.4 |
| Disposal and cleaning | 2 | 23 | 6 | 31 | 45.6 |
| Unspecified | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 7.4 |
| Location | |||||
| Theatre | 3 | 26 | 6 | 35 | 51.5 |
| OPD | 5 | 9 | 7 | 21 | 30.9 |
| Ward | 1 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 13.2 |
| Sterile services | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Not specified | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2.9 |
| Action | |||||
| Correct | 4 | 29 | 10 | 43 | 63.2 |
| Incorrect | 1 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 14.7 |
| Not specified | 3 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 16.2 |
| Near miss | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5.9 |