Biomedical Science and Clinical Research(BSCR)
ISSN: 2835-7914 | DOI: 10.33140/BSCR
Impact Factor: 1.7
Simon I. Enem
Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Abuja, Nigeria
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Research Article
Workplace Hazards Associated with the Use of Surgical Instruments and their Preventive Measures Among Veterinarians in Nigeria
Author(s): Jonas A. Onah*, Richard S. Okafor, Aisha U. Zaifada, Simon I. Enem, Simon U. Uba, Paschael U. Umeakuana, Esther Z. Tags and Audu Zaccharia
Many practicing veterinarians are involved in hazards associated with the use of surgical instruments. This study investigated the prevalence of surgical-instrument-injury (SSI) among practicing veterinarian in Nigeria, using structured questionnaire. Out of two hundred and twelve (212) questionnaires that were retrieved, 146 (68.9%) were males, 42 (19.8%) females and 24 (11.3 %) did not identify their sexes. Also, 37 ((17.5%) of the respondents had between 1-5 years of experience; 63 (29.7%) had 6-10; 67 (31.6%) had 11-20, while 45 (21.2%) had more than 20 years of experience. Respondents were drawn from different work places including ministries (39.6%), veterinary schools (31.6%), private practitioners (16.4%), and other sectors (12.4%). Only 193 (91.0 %) of the respondents were involved in veterinary practice, of which, 37 (19.2%) performed surgery always, 73 (37.8%) often and 83 .. Read More»