Table 1.
Health Experiences of HCWs | Frequency (n=200) yes (%) |
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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) |