Protective behaviors of hospital nurses against occupational hazards: A systematic review.

Authors

Saeed Ghasemi, Arezoo Zeydani, Sahar Dabaghi, Sima Hejazi, Nasrin Dadashi

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Archives of environmental & occupational health. Pages 1-16. Oct 20, 2026. Epub Oct 20, 2026.

Abstract

Hospital nurses are exposed to various occupational hazards, some of which are dangerous or even fatal. This systematic review aimed to synthesize evidence regarding occupational hazards and nurses' protective behaviors in hospital settings. Following PRISMA guidelines and the PICO framework, a comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Scopus up to 2024. Original quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method studies were screened, quality-assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT), and narratively synthesized. 56 original studies were included. Occupational hazards were classified into five categories: physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial. Protective behaviors included knowing, protection, precaution, environmental adjustment, avoidance, motivation, safety compliance, self-care programs, healthy lifestyles, innovation, resilience, and support seeking. These findings highlight the need for evidence-based interventions and standardized guidelines to improve nurse safety.

PMID:
42901871
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 21 Oct 2026.

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