SummaryObjectiveTo assess the use, handling and disposal of insulin injection equipment by diabetic patients in Pakistan.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study at diabetic clinics in five tertiary centers in Pakistan. All diabetic patients (type 1/type 2) who were on insulin for more than 1 month, were included. An Urdu (local language)-translated questionnaire was used to collect information on insulin administration equipment, the site and frequency of needle use, insulin syringe/pen/lancet disposal, sharing of needles and knowledge about diseases that are spread by sharing contaminated needles.ResultsOf 375 patients, 58% were female. The mean (SD) duration of diabetes was 12.3 (7.3) years, and the duration of insulin use was 4.4 (4....
Objectives: The study was aimed to capture the effect of using injection pads as a tool in educating...
The prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is high in the general population in Pakistan, r...
© 2017 Ramesh Sharma Poudel et al. Introduction. Proper insulin injection practice is essential for ...
SummaryObjectiveTo assess the use, handling and disposal of insulin injection equipment by diabetic ...
Summary: Objective: To assess the use, handling and disposal of insulin injection equipment by diab...
Objectives: Diabetic patients on insulin therapy are compelled to use sharps such as insulin needles...
BackgroundMost insulin injections for people with diabetes are administered at home, thus generating...
Background. Incorrect sharp disposal practices may expose the public to needle-stick injuries. The p...
Background. Incorrect sharp disposal practices may expose the public to needle-stick injuries. The p...
Patients with diabetes on insulin therapy use sharps (e.g., needles) on a regular basis and a consid...
Objective: To determine (1) how patients currently dispose of used insulin needles, (2) whether pati...
The aim was to investigate the fate of injection and monitoring material after its use by diabetic p...
Objective: To determine (1) how patients currently dispose of used insulin needles, (2) whether pati...
Proper insulin injection practice is essential for better diabetic control. This study aims to asses...
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a serious long-term condition with a major impact on the lives and ...
Objectives: The study was aimed to capture the effect of using injection pads as a tool in educating...
The prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is high in the general population in Pakistan, r...
© 2017 Ramesh Sharma Poudel et al. Introduction. Proper insulin injection practice is essential for ...
SummaryObjectiveTo assess the use, handling and disposal of insulin injection equipment by diabetic ...
Summary: Objective: To assess the use, handling and disposal of insulin injection equipment by diab...
Objectives: Diabetic patients on insulin therapy are compelled to use sharps such as insulin needles...
BackgroundMost insulin injections for people with diabetes are administered at home, thus generating...
Background. Incorrect sharp disposal practices may expose the public to needle-stick injuries. The p...
Background. Incorrect sharp disposal practices may expose the public to needle-stick injuries. The p...
Patients with diabetes on insulin therapy use sharps (e.g., needles) on a regular basis and a consid...
Objective: To determine (1) how patients currently dispose of used insulin needles, (2) whether pati...
The aim was to investigate the fate of injection and monitoring material after its use by diabetic p...
Objective: To determine (1) how patients currently dispose of used insulin needles, (2) whether pati...
Proper insulin injection practice is essential for better diabetic control. This study aims to asses...
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a serious long-term condition with a major impact on the lives and ...
Objectives: The study was aimed to capture the effect of using injection pads as a tool in educating...
The prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is high in the general population in Pakistan, r...
© 2017 Ramesh Sharma Poudel et al. Introduction. Proper insulin injection practice is essential for ...