Knowledge and Practices of Jordanian Nurses on Needlestick Injuries

Background Healthcare workers are exposed to a range of factors related to diseases as well as infectious organisms. They are also exposed to needlestick injuries (NSIs) due to a lack of common and uncertain reporting system. The NSIs are a potential hazard for healthcare workers that were recognized as a serious risk factor for transmitting diseases by exposure to needlesticks contaminated with blood-borne pathogens. Aim The aim of the present...