Aguin V, Melendez AR, Suarez F, Sequera I, Suarez R

Language: Spanish
References: 9
Page: 179-188
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ABSTRACT

The objective of the investigation was to determine the frequency and circumstances of the biological accidents, as well as the degree of knowledge on transmissible diseases by blood and the universal precautions of biosecurity in the students of Odontolgy of the University of Carabobo. There was done a descriptive and transverse study by the application of an individual survey, voluntary, anonymous and auto-applied to 90 students. I was founded a total of 66 cases of biological accidents that they represent the 54,54% of the students on the survey. Even though that the students referred to have received information on measures to avoid an injury with sharp objects and the high knowledge about the transmissible diseases by blood, there was a scanty knowledge on the particular characteristics of principal virus infectious. The conclusion is the need to develop strategies to ensure the biosafety of the students of odontology, which includes educate them at the outset of their careers in terms of the risk that during his academic activity and to use proper protective elements.

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