Table 2.
Prevalence of needle/sharp injuries in Jimma zone public hospitals, southwest Ethiopia, 2016.
| Yes (%) | No (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Needle stick/sharp injury | 187 (58.8%) | 131 (41.2%) | |
| Types of needle and sharp materials | Syringe needle | 110 (58.8%) | 77 (41.2%) |
| Suturing needle | 41 (21.9%) | 146 (78.1%) | |
| Butterfly needle | 22 (11.8%) | 165 (88.2%) | |
| IV needle | 47 (25.1%) | 140 (74.9%) | |
| Insulin syringe | 7 (3.7%) | 180 (96.3%) | |
| Lancet | 18 (9.6%) | 169 (90.4%) | |
| Surgical blade | 34 (18.2%) | 153 (81.8%) | |
| Brocken ampoule | 81 (43.3%) | 106 (56.7%) | |
| Types of procedures related to needle stick and sharp injuries | Injection | 86 (46.0%) | 101 (54.0%) |
| Breaking ampoule | 78 (41.7%) | 109 (58.3%) | |
| Suturing/sewing | 45 (24.1%) | 142 (75.9%) | |
| Blood drawing | 33 (17.6%) | 154 (82.4%) | |
| Needle recapping after use | 14 (7.5%) | 173 (92.5%) | |
| Vein puncture | 56 (29.9%) | 131 (70.1%) | |
| Misplaced needle | 19 (10.2%) | 168 (89.8%) | |
| Disposing | 33 (17.6%) | 154 (82.4%) | |