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. 2019 Aug 28;8(8):2568–2572. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_431_19

Table 1.

The frequency of occupational health hazards of HCWs

Health Experiences of HCWs Frequency (n=200) yes (%)
Biological hazards 79 (39.5)
 Sharp-related injuries 43 (21.5)
 Cuts and wounds 34 (17)
 Direct contact with contaminated specimens 21 (10.5)
 Airborne diseases 18 (9)
 Infectious disease and or Infections 15 (7.5)
 Other (blood borne pathogens, vector borne diseases 15 (7.5)
Non-biological hazards 63 (31.5)
 Stress 43 (21.5)
 Physical, psychological, social and or sexual abuse 21 (10.5)
 Musculoskeletal Injuries 21 (10.5)
 Slips, trips and or falls 12 (6)
 Fractures 10 (5)
 Others (chemical spills, noise, burns and radiation) 20 (10)