Prevalence of needle stick injuries and utilization of post exposure prophylaxis among resident doctors in a tertiary hospital in Port Harcourt, Nigeria – a cross-sectional analytical study
The Nigerian Health Journal; 21 (2), 2021
Background:Needlestick injuries (NSIs) are percutaneous injuries sustained during delivery of medical care. They are occupational hazards faced by health workers and are a source of transmission of bloodborne pathogens.This study was aimed at determining the prevalence, utilization of post-exposure proph...