Needlestick and Sharps Injuries Among Health Care Workers in Mongolia
Author Information
Author(s): Kakizaki Mayo, Ikeda Nayu, Ali Moazzam, Enkhtuya Budbazar, Tsolmon Muugolog, Shibuya Kenji, Kuroiwa Chushi
Primary Institution: National Center of Communicable Diseases, Ministry of Health, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Hypothesis
What factors contribute to the incidence of needlestick and sharps injuries among health care workers in Mongolia?
Conclusion
Needlestick and sharps injuries are a common public health problem among health care workers in Mongolia, and improving working conditions and adherence to safety protocols is essential.
Supporting Evidence
- 38.4% of health care workers reported experiencing needlestick and sharps injuries in the past three months.
- Health care workers who worked more than 35 hours per week were 2.47 times more likely to report injuries.
- Those administering more than 10 injections per day had a 4.76 times higher likelihood of injuries.
- Adherence to universal precautions significantly reduced the likelihood of reporting injuries.
Takeaway
Many health care workers in Mongolia get hurt by needles and sharp objects, and we need to make sure they follow safety rules to stay safe.
Methodology
A survey was conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire distributed to health care workers at two public tertiary hospitals.
Potential Biases
Social desirability bias may have led to underreporting of injuries.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported data, which may be subject to reporting errors and social desirability bias.
Participant Demographics
Majority were female nurses, with a mean age of 38 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.005
Confidence Interval
1.31-4.66
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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