Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 10, 2026

High Throughput Microinjections of Sea Urchin Zygotes
12:40

High Throughput Microinjections of Sea Urchin Zygotes

Published on: January 21, 2014

Unsafe injection practices in Hodeidah governorate, Yemen

Mohammed Abdo Abdo Abkar1, Iman Mohamed Helmy Wahdan, Aida Ali Reda Sherif

  • 1Department of Epidemiology, High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt. mabkar2006@yahoo.com

Journal of Infection and Public Health
|June 29, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Unsafe injection practices, like needle recapping, pose significant risks for transmitting infections in Yemen. While most healthcare workers follow protocols, some actions increase the danger of needlestick injuries and bloodborne pathogen spread.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology
  • Healthcare Safety

Background:

  • Unsafe injection practices are a critical global health issue.
  • These practices facilitate the transmission of serious bloodborne pathogens such as HBV, HCV, and HIV.
  • Identifying and mitigating these risks is essential for patient and community safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence and types of unsafe injection practices in Hodeidah, Yemen.
  • To evaluate the magnitude of risks associated with injections in healthcare settings.
  • To inform targeted interventions for improving injection safety.

Main Methods:

  • Observational study design.
  • Data collected from 1600 observed injections across hospitals and health centers in Hodeidah governorate.
  • Focus on specific unsafe practices, including needle recapping.

Main Results:

  • Needle recapping after use was a prevalent unsafe practice, observed in 61.1% of hospital injections and 36.8% in health centers.
  • Other unsafe procedures were identified, contributing to potential exposure risks.
  • Findings highlight specific areas for improvement in injection safety protocols.

Conclusions:

  • Despite general adherence to protocols, healthcare workers engage in practices that elevate the risk of needlestick injuries (NSIs).
  • The study underscores the ongoing threat of bloodborne infections due to unsafe injections in the region.
  • Recommendations for enhanced training and stricter protocol enforcement are warranted to protect healthcare workers and the public.
Abstract

More Related Videos

Injecting Gryllus bimaculatus Eggs08:49

Injecting Gryllus bimaculatus Eggs

Published on: August 22, 2019

Using Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-derived Intestinal Organoids to Study and Modify Epithelial Cell Protection Against Salmonella and Other Pathogens10:59

Using Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-derived Intestinal Organoids to Study and Modify Epithelial Cell Protection Against Salmonella and Other Pathogens

Published on: May 12, 2019

Related Concept Videos

Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures01:22

Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures

Essential infection prevention measures are based on the knowledge of the infection chain, the modes of transmission in healthcare settings, and the use of the best practices in all healthcare settings. Compulsory public reporting of healthcare-associated infection rates is needed to allow individuals and the community to make informed choices regarding selecting a healthcare facility.
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...
Prevention of Further Absorption of Poison01:14

Prevention of Further Absorption of Poison

In cases of acute poisoning, the primary objective is to prevent further absorption of the toxic substance into the body. Immediate interventions using various decontamination techniques targeting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract can achieve this. Decontamination is crucial to prevent poison from entering the systemic circulation, which involves washing affected areas with water and mild soap and removing contaminated clothing. Once external decontamination is done, attention must be turned to...
Cholera01:25

Cholera

Cholera is an acute gastrointestinal disease caused by the Gram-negative bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It is transmitted primarily via the fecal-oral route through the ingestion of contaminated water or food.Vibrio cholerae is a motile, Gram-negative bacterium of the family Vibrionaceae, primarily associated with waterborne outbreaks in areas with inadequate sanitation. Although over 200 serogroups of V. cholerae exist, only O1 and O139 are responsible for epidemic cholera. The O1 serogroup,...
Pharmaceutical Poisoning: Potential Scenarios01:26

Pharmaceutical Poisoning: Potential Scenarios

Pharmaceutical poisoning can occur through various channels, impacting an estimated 2 million hospitalized patients in the U.S. annually with serious adverse drug responses. These scenarios encompass both therapeutic uses, such as drug toxicity, where even standard dosages can lead to severe central nervous system depression, and non-therapeutic exposures, including accidental ingestion by children, and environmental and occupational exposures.Unintentional poisonings often involve exploratory...
Parenteral Drug Delivery Systems: Injectables, Implants, and Infusion Devices01:28

Parenteral Drug Delivery Systems: Injectables, Implants, and Infusion Devices

Parenteral drug delivery systems play a crucial role in modern therapeutics by enabling the direct administration of drugs into the systemic circulation, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract. These systems are particularly valuable for poorly absorbed oral medications that are unstable in the digestive environment or require rapid onset or sustained therapeutic levels. Delivery is achieved through intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous routes, each selected based on the drug's properties...
Deleterious Substances in Aggregate01:25

Deleterious Substances in Aggregate

Deleterious substances in aggregates can be detrimental to the quality and durability of concrete. These substances include organic impurities like loam, which interfere with cement hydration and are usually present in the sand. These prevent a good bond between aggregate and cement paste. Organic impurities can be detected using the colorimetric test, where the darkness of a solution after agitation indicates the level of organic content.
Another type of impurity is clay and fine material that...