Injection Safety - Ochoche Ijachi, Ochola
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Globally about 16 billion injections are given in a year, 40% of which involves reuse of needles and syringes without sterilization. This predisposes both the recipient and the health worker to blood borne infections. This study assessed the knowledge, attitude and practice of injection safety among the healthcare professionals of Africa, using Benue State University Teaching Hospital (Nigeria) as a case study. The relationship between the nature of injury and the cadre of health care professionals was statistically significant. There is disproportionate gap between the level of knowledge and the practice of injection safety.…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
Globally about 16 billion injections are given in a year, 40% of which involves reuse of needles and syringes without sterilization. This predisposes both the recipient and the health worker to blood borne infections. This study assessed the knowledge, attitude and practice of injection safety among the healthcare professionals of Africa, using Benue State University Teaching Hospital (Nigeria) as a case study. The relationship between the nature of injury and the cadre of health care professionals was statistically significant. There is disproportionate gap between the level of knowledge and the practice of injection safety.
Autorenporträt
Dr Ochola Ochoche Ijachi is a medical doctor, researcher and multiple award winner. He was born to the family of Chief (Barr) D. O. Ijachi as the second child out of five. He graduated from Benue State University as the overall best in the pioneer class. He is currently an associate fellow of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria.