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Iman Ghasemzadeh¹, Mitra Kazerooni, Parivash Davoodian

¹. imanghasem@gmail.com.

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|July 10, 2015

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Sharp injuries are a significant risk for medical students, with nearly 40% experiencing them. Implementing targeted training can help reduce these occupational hazards and associated disease transmission risks.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Occupational Health
Epidemiology

Background:

Sharp injuries pose a substantial health risk to healthcare professionals, potentially leading to the transmission of serious diseases like Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and AIDS.
These injuries contribute to increased healthcare costs and stress for employees.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the prevalence of sharp injuries among students at Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences.
To identify common mechanisms of injury in this student population.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted from 2012-2013 at Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences.
Data was collected from 500 medical, nursing, midwifery, operating room technician, and medical laboratory students using a modified injury report form.
Descriptive statistical analysis was performed on the collected data.

Main Results:

A total of 377 students (75.4% response rate) completed the questionnaire.
184 students (39.3%) reported experiencing sharp injuries.
The most frequent cause of injury was accidental vein puncture.

Conclusions:

The high prevalence of sharp injuries among medical students underscores a significant risk for occupational disease transmission.
Educational interventions, such as workshops, are recommended to enhance student awareness and skills in managing and preventing sharp injuries.
Addressing these risks can mitigate potential disease transmission, reduce associated costs, and alleviate student stress.