AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
Volume 37, Issue 7 , Pages 525-533, September 2009

The prevalence and risk factors for percutaneous injuries in registered nurses in the home health care sector

  • Robyn R.M. Gershon, MT, MHS, DrPH

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    • Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Robyn R. M. Gershon, MT, MHS, DrPH, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, 722 West 168th Street, Suite 1003, New York, NY 10032.
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  • Julie M. Pearson, BA

      Affiliations

    • Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY
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  • Martin F. Sherman, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Psychology, Loyola College, Baltimore, MD
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  • Stephanie M. Samar, BA

      Affiliations

    • Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY
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  • Allison N. Canton, BA

      Affiliations

    • Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY
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  • Patricia W. Stone, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Columbia University School of Nursing, New York, NY

published online 13 February 2009.

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 Supported by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (5 R01 OH008215-03).

 Disclaimer: The findings and conclusions in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the funding agency. The authors report no conflicts of interest.

PII: S0196-6553(08)00869-9

doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2008.10.022

AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
Volume 37, Issue 7 , Pages 525-533, September 2009

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