Health care workers are exposed to numerous workplace hazards. The implementation of
safety measures in high-income countries has largely mitigated these risks. However, in …

This paper reviews the epidemiology and determinants of hepatitis B and C in the Syrian
Arab Republic as well as their treatment and prevention. A systematic search of Medline …

Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a leading cause of liver cancer and remains
a global public health concern. The risk of acquiring HBV is higher in HCWs than in non …

Background Needlestick and sharps injuries (NSSIs) are one of the major risk factors for
blood-borne infections at healthcare facilities. This study examines the current situation of …

Background Needlestick and sharps injuries (NSSIs) are one of the major risk factors for
blood-borne infections (BBPs) at healthcare facilities. This study examines the current …

Exposure to blood borne pathogens is considered as a common occupational hazard
among health care workers all around the world. The aim of the current study was to …

The epidemiology of viral hepatitis is of great importance for planning and managing health
provision for all the countries in the Arab world. However, data on viral hepatitis are not …

Background It has been estimated that every year more than quarter a million health care
workers exposed to HIV risky conditions in health care settings, more so in develo** …

Background: No adherence of safe injection policies remains a major challenge, and,
worldwide, annually, it leads to 21 million new hepatitis B cases and 260,000 HIV infection …

Aim: This study was carried out to determine the knowledge and utilization of hepatitis B
infection preventive measures and influencing factors among primary health care workers in …