Table 3 Frequency and percent distribution of occupational exposures in Tumbi and Dodoma Hospitals
Occupational exposure | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | Total | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All types | 4 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 58 | 100 |
Needle stick injuries | 4 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 52 | 89.6 |
Sharp object/equipment injuries | ND | ND | ND | 2 | ND | 2 | ND | 4 | 7.0 |
Blood or body fluid splashes | ND | ND | ND | ND | 1 | ND | 1 | 2 | 3.4 |