Authors
Mingliao Zhu, Yaling Wang, Qiuping Ye, Linghong Wang, Xiufeng Qin, Huidi Shao
Published in
The Journal of international medical research. Volume 54. Issue 8. Pages 3000605261476168. Epub Aug 10, 2026.
Abstract
ObjectiveTo analyze the characteristics and risk factors of blood-borne occupational exposures among healthcare workers at Shaoxing Second Hospital from 2020 to 2025 and to inform targeted prevention and control strategies.MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed on 252 blood-borne occupational exposure events reported from January 2020 to December 2025. Occupational distribution, occurrence patterns, exposure routes, high-risk operations, pathogens, and postexposure prophylaxis data were statistically analyzed.ResultsThe annual standardized incidence of blood-borne occupational exposures increased year by year. Nurses and staff with <5 years of service were the highest-risk groups. Sharp instrument injuries accounted for 92.46% of exposures. Hepatitis B virus was the dominant known pathogen (25.78%), whereas the hepatitis B virus postexposure prophylaxis rate was only 21.21%.ConclusionsThese findings indicate that healthcare workers at this hospital exhibit distinct high-risk features for blood-borne occupational exposures. To mitigate occupational exposure risks, a systematic and precise prevention program, hierarchical management of high-risk groups, and regular hepatitis B virus immune monitoring are recommended.
PMID:
42576147
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