Table 5 Measures taken when needle stick injury and splash to eye, nose, or mucus membrane in medical waste handlers at Gondar town Health institutions, 2011
Measures taken when | Frequency (N = %) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | HBV or HCV positive (n = 7) | Negative for both HBV and HCV (n = 93) | Total (N = 100) |
Needle stick & others injury | Â | Â | Â |
   Consult health professionals | 6(86%) | 49(53%) | 55(55.0%) |
   Disinfected it | 1(14%) | 35(38%) | 36(36.0%) |
   No action taken | 0(0.0%) | 9(9%) | 9(9.0%) |
   Splash to eye or mucus membrane |  |  |  |
   Consult health professionals | 2(29%) | 20(21%) | 22(22%) |
   Disinfected it | 4(57%) | 52(56%) | 56(56%) |
   No action taken | 1(14%) | 21(23%) | 22(22%) |