Frequency and barriers of underreported needlestick injuries amongst Iranian nurses, a questionnaire survey

To determine the frequency of needlestick injuries and barriers of reporting such injuries amongst Iranian nurses.Exposure to blood-borne pathogens because of needlestick injuries in particular is a potential risk for healthcare workers, including clinical nurses. The burden of sharp injuries sustained by healthcare workers is still unclear, primarily because of underreporting.A cross-sectional study was undertaken amongst 111 clinical nurses...