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. 2021 Jun;60(2):216–230. doi: 10.20471/acc.2021.60.02.07

Table 4. Prevalence of needlestick injuries and attitude on needlestick injury management.

Number of answers Proportion
Reported a needlestick injury No 30 14.6%
Yes 8 3.9%
I have never sustained a needlestick injury 168 81.6%
In case of a needlestick injury, all ongoing actions should be stopped No 62 30.1%
Yes 144 69.9%
During evaluation of the needlestick injury, it is not important to assess the type of injury (blood contamination, depth of the puncture wound…) No 36 17.5%
Yes 170 82.5%
It is recommended to apply pressure to the puncture wound No 131 63.6%
Yes 75 36.4%
It is recommended to rub and apply alcohol to the puncture wound No 139 67.5%
Yes 67 32.5%
The risk of infection after a needlestick injury can be estimated based on the antibody titer No 79 38.3%
Yes 127 61.7%