Health Personnel Practices Regarding Prevention of Sharp Injuries in the Delivery Room at the Middle Euphrates Teaching Hospitals

Abstract

Literatures proved that prevention of sharp injuries are the most important and effective infection preventionand control measures to prevent the spread of microorganisms causing hospital Acquired infections. Aim ofthe study; This study conducted to assess personal protective equipment practices of health care personnelin the delivery room at the Middle Euphrates Teaching Hospitals. Methods; A Descriptive research designbegin in 20th February to 26th May 2016, Current study sample involve all midwives and physicians in thedelivery room (Total coverage.). Questionnaire used for data collection by interview forms and observationalchecklist was obtain from the extensive review of relevant literature and related studies Data analyzed throughutilize (SPSS) software version (16) where, included descriptive analysis and inferential data analysis. Thestudy conducted among 37 physicians and 97 midwives working in the delivery room are females.Results: Overall scores of practices related to prevention of sharp injuries in the four studied hospitalswere was good at Karbala (2.77) and Al-Najaf (2.37), while fair at Babylon (1.79) and Diwaniah (2.26).The present study has also indicated that there are a highly significant in health staff practices regardingprevention of sharp injuries and the different studied governorates at p-value less than 0.01.Conclusion: Based on the finding of present study health care personnel have good practices at Karbala andAl-Najaf, while fair at Babylon and Diwaniah.Recommendations: Updating practice of health care personnel through continuing in-service educationalprograms. Regular inspection and follow-up from the Ministry of Health for assurances good practicesregarding prevention of sharp injuries, the important of exist motivation system and punishment system tothe neglected health care personnel.