Knowledge and Risk Perceptions of Occupational Infections Among Health-care Workers in Malaysia.
10.1016/j.shaw.2016.12.007
- Author:
Ganesh Chidambar SUBRAMANIAN
1
;
Masita ARIP
;
T.S. SARASWATHY SUBRAMANIAM
Author Information
1. Institute for Medical Research (Ministry of Health), Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
health-care workers;
Malaysia;
occupational infections;
risk
- MeSH:
Communicable Diseases;
Health Policy;
Malaysia*;
Occupational Diseases;
Occupational Exposure;
Personal Protective Equipment;
Universal Precautions;
Waste Management
- From:Safety and Health at Work
2017;8(3):246-249
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Health-care workers are at risk of exposure to occupational infections with subsequent risk of contracting diseases, disability, and even death. A systematic collection of occupational disease data is useful for monitoring current trends in work situations and disease exposures; however, these data are usually limited due to under-reporting. The objective of this study was to review literature related to knowledge, risk perceptions, and practices regarding occupational exposures to infectious diseases in Malaysian health-care settings, in particular regarding blood-borne infections, universal precautions, use of personal protective equipment, and clinical waste management. The data are useful for determining improvements in knowledge and risk perceptions among health-care workers with developments of health policies and essential interventions for prevention and control of occupational diseases.
