Table 3.
Exposure to blood/body fluids among nurses in Jimma zone public hospitals, southwest Ethiopia, 2016.
| Yes (%) | No (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood and body fluid exposures | 199 (62.6%) | 119 (37.4%) | |
| Types of blood and body fluidsa | Blood | 177 (88.9%) | 22 (11.1%) |
| Vomit | 66 (33.2%) | 133 (66.8%) | |
| Saliva | 54 (27.1%) | 145 (72.9%) | |
| Urine | 81 (40.7%) | 118 (59.3%) | |
| Amniotic fluid | 7 (3.5%) | 192 (96.5%) | |
| Exudative fluids from burns/lesions | 30 (15.1%) | 169 (84.9%) | |
| Cerebrospinal fluid | 4 (2.0%) | 195 (98.0%) | |
| Types of procedure related to blood and body fluid exposuresa | Injection | 60 (30.2%) | 139 (69.8%) |
| Blood drawing | 102 (51.3%) | 97 (48.7%) | |
| Vein puncture | 94 (47.2%) | 105 (52.8%) | |
| Recapping of needle after use | 12 (6.0%) | 187 (94.0%) | |
| Misplaced needle | 12 (6.0%) | 187 (94.0%) | |
| Disposing | 51 (25.6%) | 148 (74.4%) | |
aMultiple answers possible (percent do not add 100).