An exploration of sharps injuries within healthcare students at a UK university

Background: There is evidence available worldwide that nursing, medical and dental students sustain sharps injuries during their programmes of study. However, there is lack of evidence and research relating to the many students of other healthcare professions who may encounter sharps instruments. Aim/objective: The aim of the study was to identify the extent, type and impact of sharps injuries sustained by pre-registration healthcare students. Methods: An online survey was administered to 3372 healthcare students at a University in the United Kingdom. Findings/results: Some healthcare students other than nursing, medical and dentistry had sustained a sharps injury. The most common device involved were glass ampoules. The common causes were equipment and carelessness. Some healthcare students sustained psychological impacts following the sharps injury. Discussion: Sharps injuries are common amongst some healthcare students and there is scope for more education for these groups of students relating to the risks, safe handling, reporting and prevention of sharps injuries

Evaluation of the diagnostic capacity for leprosy and other skin NTDs of health care workers in Ethiopia, Mozambique and Tanzania

<p>The prevalence of skin-related neglected tropical diseases (skin NTDs) is in many regions accompanied by a dermatologist shortage, underscoring the significance of skilled community health workers (CHWs). This study aims to evaluate the knowledge level of CHWs in leprosy and skin disease identification. This abstract reports on the first two (out of four) tests included in the PEP4LEP project.</p&gt

Evaluation of the diagnostic capacity for leprosy and other skin NTDs of health care workers in Ethiopia, Mozambique and Tanzania

<p>The prevalence of skin-related neglected tropical diseases (skin NTDs) is in many regions accompanied by a dermatologist shortage, underscoring the significance of skilled community health workers (CHWs). This study aims to evaluate the knowledge level of CHWs in leprosy and skin disease identification. This abstract reports on the first two (out of four) tests included in the PEP4LEP project.</p&gt