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Number and percentage of reported needlestick injuries in 2007 and 2009 within different professional groups
| NSIs 2007 N (%) | NSIs 2009 N (%) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| nurses |
162 (36.2%) |
127 (36.3%) |
0.008 |
| medical doctors |
151 (33.7%) |
114 (32.6%) |
0.003 |
| students |
72 (16.1%) |
65 (18.6%) |
0.300 |
| laboratory |
16 (3.6%) |
9 (2.6 %) |
0.145 |
| others |
47 (10.5%) |
32 (9.1%) |
0.025 |
| total | 448 (100%) | 350 (100%) |
