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IJSTR >> Volume 2- Issue 11, November 2013 Edition



International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research  
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ISSN 2277-8616



Assessment Of Injection Safety Practices In Health Facilities In Bongo And Talensi Districts In The Upper East Region Of Ghana: Part 1-Injection Safety Practices

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AUTHOR(S)

Abdul Aziz, Reuben K. Esena, Winfred Dotse-Gborgbortsi

 

KEYWORDS

Index Terms: Auto-disable Syringe, Antenatal Clinic, Child welfare Clinic, Safety Boxes, District Health Management Team, Community Health Nurse, Outpatient Department, Puncture-proof Container.

 

ABSTRACT

Abstract: Injections are one of the most common health care procedures, and each year about 20 billion injections are administered world-wide [WHO, 2010]. Most injections (about 90 to 95%) are given for therapeutic purposes, and only 5 to 10% are given for immunization. In this study, a cross-sectional design was adopted in the two districts - Bongo and Talensi. Personnel giving injections in the prevention and curative sections as well as the heads of the facilities were observed and interviewed. The waste disposal systems and disposal sites of the facilities were also assessed. A total of thirty-one (31) staff were observed and interviewed in 8 health facilities. Twenty-one (21) were observed and interviewed in Bongo and ten (10) in Talensi districts. Twenty-two (78.6%) prepared injections on clean table and tray. Fourteen (50%) respondents reused mixing syringes for reconstitution and 4(17.9%). Eight (17.9%) had shortage of cotton wool. Community Health Nurses who experienced shortage of cotton wool used syringe wrappers in place of cotton wool after injection. Two hand recapping was observed in 3 (10.7%) respondents. Two (25%) of facilities had sharps scattered at the disposal site. Two facilities that have incinerators were not using them at the time of the visit. The challenges to injection practice were the use of improvised items, reuse of syringes for reconstitution, shortage of logistics and supplies, unattended, open and unrestricted disposal sites leading to sharps scattered around disposal site and non-use of incinerators. It has been recommended that the Regional EPI coordinator must conduct quarterly assessments on availability of EPI logistics and supplies in the districts and facilities.

 

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