Accidents with biological material and immunization against hepatitis B among students from the health area

Authors

  • Elucir Gir WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development
  • Jeniffer Caffer Netto WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development
  • Silmara Elaine Malaguti WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development
  • Silvia Rita Marin da Silva Canini WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development
  • Miyeko Hayashida WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development
  • Alcyone Artioli Machado University of São Paulo; Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000300011

Keywords:

occupational risks, students, health occupations, exposure to biological agents, hepatitis B

Abstract

Undergraduate students from the health area often handle piercing-cutting instruments in their academic activities, which exposes them to the risk of contracting infections. This study aimed to analyze accidents with biological material among these students. Out of 170 accidents registered, 83 (48.8%) occurred with Dentistry students, 69 (40.6%) with Medical students, 11 (6.5%) with Nursing students and in 06 (3.5%) of the cases there was no such information in the files. Most accidents, 106 (62.4%), occurred with students from private schools and 55 (32.3%) with those from public schools. Percutaneous accidents occurred in 133 (78.2%) exposures and there was immediate search for specialized health care in only 38 (21.3%) accidents. In 127 (74.7%) accidents, the immunization schedule against hepatitis B was complete. Therefore, schools need to offer courses and specific class subjects regarding biosafety measures, including aspects related to immunization, especially the vaccine against hepatitis B.

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Published

2008-06-01

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 3 (2008)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Gir, E., Netto, J. C., Malaguti, S. E., Canini, S. R. M. da S., Hayashida, M., & Machado, A. A. (2008). Accidents with biological material and immunization against hepatitis B among students from the health area. Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 16(3), 401-406. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000300011