Background Healthcare workers are at risk of acquiring viral diseases such as hepatitis B,
hepatitis C and HIV through exposure to contaminated blood and body fluids at work. Most …

Background Clinical laboratories provide diagnostic testing services to support the effective
delivery of care in today's complex healthcare systems. Processing clinical material and the …

Objectives Workplace health and safety is vital in every organization particularly in the
healthcare settings. The aim was to assess the levels of knowledge, attitude, and practices …

Laboratory workers exposed to diverse occupational exposures to accidents. Evidently,
extant, yet very limited empirical underpinnings suggest that knowledge, practices and …

Background: Although non-occupational Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) post-
exposure prophylaxis (nPEP) has been proven to be efficacious in preventing HIV, it …

Laboratory staff is always exposed to a variety of hazards according to their work nature and
so, they must be conscious at all times. This study is aimed at the assessment of safety …

Background: Unsafe working practices, working environments, disposable waste products,
and chemicals in clinical laboratories contribute to infectious and non-infectious hazards …

Introduction: The use of chemicals in teaching laboratories exposes students and laboratory
staff to risk arising from hazardous chemicals. Accidents related to poor management and …

Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a worldwide problem, with
68% of infected people residing in sub-Saharan Africa. Antiretroviral therapy is used as post …

Background COVID-19 disease has had a profound impact worldwide since it was
discovered in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Laboratory testing is crucial to prompt …