Needlestick Injuries in an Era of HIV: Technical and Personal Aspects


 
Language:

English

Authors:

Stevens M, Dickinson D

Series/Journal Title:

African Journal of AIDS Research

Volume:

6

Issue:

1

Copyright:

2007

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Low Income Countries: free; Mid and High Income: document delivery charge per article

Description:

Hospitals are workplaces in which HIV has double significance. Needlestick accidents link patients, healthcare workers and cleaning staff through the risk of occupational exposure to HIV. Additionally, concern over needlestick injuries may embody HIV stigma, discrimination and fear. This paper draws on qualitative research from a one-year case study at a large, private South African healthcare company that runs a number of hospitals across the country. Issues surrounding needlestick injuries were discussed with hospital managers, union members, infection-control nurses, health and safety representatives, HIV/AIDS counsellors, and general nursing staff. [from abstract]
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