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Revista de Salud Pública
Print version ISSN 0124-0064
Abstract
ALENCAR-FEIJO, Lia de Castro et al. Occupational accidents among dental surgeons: exposure to biological material. Rev. salud pública [online]. 2022, vol.24, n.1, pp.1-. Epub May 30, 2022. ISSN 0124-0064. https://doi.org/10.15446/rsap.v24n1.90541.
Objective
This study aimed to determine the profile of occupational accidents among dental surgeons involving biological material, in the city of Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
Methods
This is a cross-sectional study of descriptive and analytical nature, conducted in the city of Fortaleza, CE, in 2020, from a sample of 206 dental surgeons. Pearson's Chi-square and/or Likelihood Ratio tests at a 5% of significance level were used as well as absolute and percentage frequencies.
Results
A total of 120 (58.3%) professionals underwent accidents and 107 (89%) of these suffered from percutaneous injury. Considering dental surgeons who had accidents involving biological material, a significant association was identified between the occurrence of accidents with specialized professionals (p<0.001) and between age group and sex (p=0.008). The majority reported having been immunized against hepatitis B 193 (98%), and 101 (52%) of them sought serological confirmation tests. The demand for specialized care after an accident was low with a total of 45 (38%).
Conclusion
Dental surgeons in their exercise of clinical care are susceptible to under-going accidents. Preventive measures are important, such as the correct use of personal protective equipment.
Keywords : Occupational exposure; work-related accidents; dentists; occupational hazards; personal protective equipment (source: MeSH, NLM).