The response rate for our survey was 88% (157/178 students). More than one third of respondents (55/157) reported at least 1 needlestick injury and there were 65 injuries in total ( Table 1). Of ...

Needle stick injuries are a reality for people who regularly use needles, like nurses and lab workers. It can also happen if you handle trash, even if it’s not medical waste. According to the ...

In a popularly referenced 1989 study, researchers suggested that the risk of acquiring HIV from a single needlestick injury involving HIV-contaminated blood was around 0.32 percent, or roughly ...

Characteristics of Needlestick Injuries Factor Number of Injuries, N (%) Total respondents: 157 (88) Total people injured: 55 (35) Total injuries* 65 (41) Instrument* Solid needle: 45 (69) Hollow ...