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BACKGROUND:Concern about occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens exists, and medical students, who lack in experience in patient care and surgical technique, may be at an increased exposure risk. METHODS:This prospective cohort study evaluated needlestick injuries and practices regarding the use of protective strategies against bloodborne pathogens in medical students. A questionnaire was developed and sent to 224 medical students. RESULTS:Of 224 students, 146 students (64%) returned questionnaires. Forty-three students (30%) reported needlestick injuries that most commonly occurred in the operating room; 86% of students reported always using double gloves in the operating room; 90% reported always wearing eye protection, and all but one student had been vaccinated against hepatitis B. A concern about contracting a bloodborne pathogen through work was noted in 125 students, although they usually reported that this concern only slightly influenced their decision regarding a career subspecialty. CONCLUSION:Medical students have a high risk for needlestick injuries, and attention should be directed to protection strategies against bloodborne pathogens.
journal_name
Am J Infect Controljournal_title
American journal of infection controlauthors
Patterson JM,Novak CB,Mackinnon SE,Ellis RAdoi
10.1067/mic.2003.44subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2003-06-01 00:00:00pages
226-30issue
4eissn
0196-6553issn
1527-3296pii
S0196655302482442journal_volume
31pub_type
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