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Hindi Research Article, J Immunol Tech Infect Dis Vol: 2 Issue: 3
Effect of Warning Poster on Sharps Containers Use by Nurses
| Sharif MR1, Madani M2* and Sharif AR1 | |
| 1Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran | |
| 2Nursing Department, Committee for Student Research, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran | |
| Corresponding author : Madani M Nursing Department, Committee for Student Research, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran Tel: 0098-9139992077; Fax: 0098-361-5552048 E-mail: madani.mahla@yahoo.com |
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| Received: May 28, 2013 Accepted: September 23, 2013 Published: September 26, 2013 | |
| Citation: Sharif MR, Madani M, Sharif AR (2013) Effect of Warning Poster on Sharps Containers Use by Nurses. J Immunol Tech Infect Dis 2:3. doi:10.4172/2329-9541.1000114 |
Abstract
Effect of Warning Poster on Sharps Containers Use by Nurses
Injuries caused by needles and sharp objects are among the main causes of blood deadly infections for healthcare providers. One of the effective ways to prevent needle stick injury is proper disposal of the needles and correct use of sharps containers. Despite abundant training given to nurses, different studies show that nurses are still indifferent to this matter. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of warning poster on the use of sharps containers by nurses working in Milad Hospital, Kashan, Iran, 2012.
