Occupational exposure to blood and compliance with standard precautions among health care workers in Beijing, China

This cross-sectional survey assessed both risk and prevention of health care workers to bloodborne virus transmission in 2 hospitals in Beijing. The identified discrepancy between the high level of occupational blood exposure and suboptimal compliance with standard precautions underscores the urgent...

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Published in:American journal of infection control 2014-03, Vol.42 (3), p.e37-e38
Main Authors: Liu, Xiao-na, MD, MSc, Sun, Xin-ying, PhD, van Genugten, Lenneke, PhD, Shi, Yu-hui, PhD, Wang, Yan-ling, PhD, Niu, Wen-yi, PhD, Richardus, Jan Hendrik, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Blood-Borne Pathogens
Caregivers
China
Compliance
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Guideline Adherence - statistics & numerical data
Guidelines
Health Personnel
Humans
Infection Control
Infection Control - methods
Infectious Disease
Intervention
Male
Medical personnel
Middle Aged
Occupational Diseases - epidemiology
Occupational Diseases - prevention & control
Occupational Exposure - statistics & numerical data
Occupational injuries
Occupational safety
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Young Adult
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Summary:This cross-sectional survey assessed both risk and prevention of health care workers to bloodborne virus transmission in 2 hospitals in Beijing. The identified discrepancy between the high level of occupational blood exposure and suboptimal compliance with standard precautions underscores the urgent need for interventions to enhance occupational safety of health care workers in China.
ISSN:0196-6553
1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2013.12.002