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. 2020 Oct 30;15(10):e0241176. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0241176

Table 3. Pre- and post-training assessment of safe injection practices affecting healthcare worker safety.

Pre Post p-value
No. % No. %
Diagnostic Observations
    Needle recapped after use 8 38.1 23 57.7 0.4918
    Needle disposed immediately 28 96.5 37 92.5 0.0030
    Sharps container located within arm’s reach 22 81.4 28 68.2 0.2724
Therapeutic Observations
    Needle recapped after use 57 68.7 79 61.7 0.5437
    Single hand recapping technique 22 43.1 54 68.3 0.1312
    Needle disposed immediately 63 78.7 109 84.5 0.1414
    Sharps container located within arm’s reach 29 36.7 90 78.2 0.0635
    Sterile needle/syringe used 85 98.8 128 97.7 0.6127

Abbreviation: No. = Number.