Prevalence and predictors of percutaneous injuries among health workers in Ghana: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundPercutaneous injuries (PI) persist as a prevalent healthcare issue, affecting over a third of healthcare workers worldwide on an annual basis. Globally, a few studies have documented the relationship between PI and factors like work pressure and shift systems. Additionally, limited evidenc...
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| author | Philip Apraku Tawiah Philip Apraku Tawiah Emmanuel Appiah-Brempong Paul Okyere Geoffrey Adu-Fosu Mary Eyram Ashinyo Mary Eyram Ashinyo Florence Shine Edziah Florence Shine Edziah Emmanuel Daitey Amesimeku Emmanuel Daitey Amesimeku Priscilla Appiah Baffoe |
| author_facet | Philip Apraku Tawiah Philip Apraku Tawiah Emmanuel Appiah-Brempong Paul Okyere Geoffrey Adu-Fosu Mary Eyram Ashinyo Mary Eyram Ashinyo Florence Shine Edziah Florence Shine Edziah Emmanuel Daitey Amesimeku Emmanuel Daitey Amesimeku Priscilla Appiah Baffoe |
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| description | BackgroundPercutaneous injuries (PI) persist as a prevalent healthcare issue, affecting over a third of healthcare workers worldwide on an annual basis. Globally, a few studies have documented the relationship between PI and factors like work pressure and shift systems. Additionally, limited evidence exists on how these factors contribute to this issue specifically in Ghana.ObjectiveThe study examined exposure to PI and its predictors among health workers in Ghana.MethodsAn analytic cross-sectional study involving multiple health facilities in the Greater Accra region was conducted between January 30 and May 31, 2023. A survey was carried out among 602 healthcare workers across 10 public and private hospitals. Study participants were selected using simple random sampling. Analysis was performed using Stata 15 software, and factors associated with PI were identified using log-binomial regression analysis, with a significance level set at p < 0.05.ResultsThe prevalence of PI was 26.9% (95% CI: 23.4–30.6%). More work experience [APR = 0.97 (0.94, 0.99)], being on a mix of day, evening and night shifts [APR = 1.69 (1.26, 2.27)], frequent experience of work pressure [APR = 1.32 (1.00, 1.75)], frequent [APR = 0.59 (0.40, 0.88)], and constant [APR = 0.55 (0.40, 0.7)] adherence to standard precautions were factors significantly associated with PI.ConclusionShift schedules and work pressure contributed to the substantial rate of PI among healthcare workers in Ghana. It is imperative for health authorities to establish and enforce safety policies prioritizing pressure reduction and fostering a safety-oriented culture across all shifts. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e753c861c6ce476b976ae929ca481cd32025-08-20T03:13:29ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Public Health2296-25652025-04-011310.3389/fpubh.2025.15610981561098Prevalence and predictors of percutaneous injuries among health workers in Ghana: a cross-sectional studyPhilip Apraku Tawiah0Philip Apraku Tawiah1Emmanuel Appiah-Brempong2Paul Okyere3Geoffrey Adu-Fosu4Mary Eyram Ashinyo5Mary Eyram Ashinyo6Florence Shine Edziah7Florence Shine Edziah8Emmanuel Daitey Amesimeku9Emmanuel Daitey Amesimeku10Priscilla Appiah Baffoe11Department of Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, GhanaDepartment of Pharmacognosy and Herbal Medicine, School of Pharmacy, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, GhanaDepartment of Health Promotion and Disability Studies, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, GhanaDepartment of Health Promotion and Disability Studies, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, GhanaPhysiotherapy Unit, Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Directorate, Ho Teaching Hospital, Ho, GhanaDepartment of Quality Assurance–Institutional Care Division, Ghana Health Service Headquarters, Accra, GhanaDepartment of Maternal and Child Health, Gilling’s School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesDepartment of Health Promotion and Disability Studies, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, GhanaDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, GhanaDepartment of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, GhanaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, School of Pharmacy, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana0Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, GhanaBackgroundPercutaneous injuries (PI) persist as a prevalent healthcare issue, affecting over a third of healthcare workers worldwide on an annual basis. Globally, a few studies have documented the relationship between PI and factors like work pressure and shift systems. Additionally, limited evidence exists on how these factors contribute to this issue specifically in Ghana.ObjectiveThe study examined exposure to PI and its predictors among health workers in Ghana.MethodsAn analytic cross-sectional study involving multiple health facilities in the Greater Accra region was conducted between January 30 and May 31, 2023. A survey was carried out among 602 healthcare workers across 10 public and private hospitals. Study participants were selected using simple random sampling. Analysis was performed using Stata 15 software, and factors associated with PI were identified using log-binomial regression analysis, with a significance level set at p < 0.05.ResultsThe prevalence of PI was 26.9% (95% CI: 23.4–30.6%). More work experience [APR = 0.97 (0.94, 0.99)], being on a mix of day, evening and night shifts [APR = 1.69 (1.26, 2.27)], frequent experience of work pressure [APR = 1.32 (1.00, 1.75)], frequent [APR = 0.59 (0.40, 0.88)], and constant [APR = 0.55 (0.40, 0.7)] adherence to standard precautions were factors significantly associated with PI.ConclusionShift schedules and work pressure contributed to the substantial rate of PI among healthcare workers in Ghana. It is imperative for health authorities to establish and enforce safety policies prioritizing pressure reduction and fostering a safety-oriented culture across all shifts.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1561098/fullneedlestick injuryshift workwork pressurehepatitis B and C virus infectionHIV infectionhealth personnel (MeSH) |
| spellingShingle | Philip Apraku Tawiah Philip Apraku Tawiah Emmanuel Appiah-Brempong Paul Okyere Geoffrey Adu-Fosu Mary Eyram Ashinyo Mary Eyram Ashinyo Florence Shine Edziah Florence Shine Edziah Emmanuel Daitey Amesimeku Emmanuel Daitey Amesimeku Priscilla Appiah Baffoe Prevalence and predictors of percutaneous injuries among health workers in Ghana: a cross-sectional study Frontiers in Public Health needlestick injury shift work work pressure hepatitis B and C virus infection HIV infection health personnel (MeSH) |
| title | Prevalence and predictors of percutaneous injuries among health workers in Ghana: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Prevalence and predictors of percutaneous injuries among health workers in Ghana: a cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence and predictors of percutaneous injuries among health workers in Ghana: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence and predictors of percutaneous injuries among health workers in Ghana: a cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Prevalence and predictors of percutaneous injuries among health workers in Ghana: a cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | prevalence and predictors of percutaneous injuries among health workers in ghana a cross sectional study |
| topic | needlestick injury shift work work pressure hepatitis B and C virus infection HIV infection health personnel (MeSH) |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1561098/full |
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