Unintentional Injuries in the Three References Laboratories: Sana ’a, Yemen

Conclusions:About half of laboratory technicians in Yemen reported that they had been injured in the past 12 months, with the needle stick being the most common cause of injury. Therefore, there is a need for targeted interventions to laboratory technicians to increase their awareness on the risk of injuries in the laboratory. Bio ‑safety training among laboratory technicians deemed very necessary.Keywords:Field epidemiology training program, laboratory technicians, medical laboratories, unintentional injuries, Yemen
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research