Needle Stick Injuries Among Acupuncture Practitioners in China
Author Information
Author(s): Jiang Wenjing, Liu Ying, Cao Li, Zhou Ping, Dai Anna, Tang Juan
Primary Institution: Zigong First People’s Hospital
Hypothesis
What factors are associated with needle stick injuries among acupuncture practitioners in China?
Conclusion
Needle stick injuries are common among acupuncture practitioners in China, with significant under-reporting of incidents.
Supporting Evidence
- 34.3% of acupuncture practitioners experienced at least one needle stick injury in the past three years.
- 46.0% of needle stick injuries were not reported.
- Factors increasing the risk of needle stick injuries include postgraduate education and high perception of exposure severity.
Takeaway
Acupuncture practitioners often get hurt by needles, and many don't tell anyone when it happens, which is a big problem.
Methodology
A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among acupuncture practitioners across 98 hospitals in southwest China.
Potential Biases
Selection bias may have occurred due to convenience sampling.
Limitations
The cross-sectional design limits causal relationships, and self-reported data may introduce recall bias.
Participant Demographics
Most participants were female (60.7%), aged 25-40 (66.4%), and had undergraduate education or below (92.6%).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 1.020, 4.634
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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