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Knowledge and Self-Reported Practice of Insulin Injection Device Disposal among Diabetes Patients in Gondar Town, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background. Incorrect sharp disposal practices may expose the public to needle-stick injuries. The present study aimed at assessing the knowledge and practice of diabetic patients towards insulin injection device disposal in Gondar town, Ethiopia. Methods. A cross-sectional study was employed on ins...

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Autores principales:	Basazn Mekuria, Abebe, Melaku Gebresillassie, Begashaw, Asfaw Erku, Daniel, Taye Haile, Kaleab, Melese Birru, Eshetie
Formato:	Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:	English
Publicado:	Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2016
Materias:	Research Article
Acceso en línea:	https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5055957/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27738637 http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/1897517

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