From: Needlestick and sharps injuries among housekeeping workers in hospitals of Shiraz, Iran
Workers awareness | Government | Private | Total | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | |
Awareness of dangers associated with waste | 42(87.5) | 6(12.5) | 41(93.2) | 3(6.8) | 83(90.2) | 9(9.8) |
Awareness of BMW management | 38(79.2) | 10(20.8) | 39(88.6) | 5(11.4) | 77(83.7) | 15(16.3) |
Training on BMW management | 36(75.0) | 12(25.0) | 41(93.2) | 3(06.8) | 77(83.7) | 15(16.3) |
Vaccination against tetanus &hepatitis | 44(91.7) | 4(8.3) | 41(93.2) | 3(6.8) | 83(92.4) | 7(7.6) |
Workers satisfaction with the present BMW system | 35(72.9) | 13(27.1) | 40(90.9) | 4(9.1) | 75(81.5) | 17(18.5) |