Authors
Ismail Ayoade Odetokun, Afusat Toyin Jagun-Jubril, Bernard A Onoja, Yiltawe Simwal Wungak, Ibrahim Adisa Raufu, Jessica Corron Chen
Publication date
2017/3/1
Journal
Safety and health at work
Volume
8
Issue
1
Pages
49-58
Publisher
Elsevier
Description
Background
This study determined current status of laboratory biosafety in Nigerian veterinary research facilities.
Methods
A questionnaire was developed to obtain information from researchers across Nigeria from July 2014 to July 2015. Information regarding demographics, knowledge of laboratory biosafety, availability and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), any priority pathogens researched, attitude on and use of standard laboratory practices, and biosafety awareness was obtained using a numeric scoring system. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, and univariate and multivariate logistic regression.
Results
A total of 74 participants from 19 facilities completed the questionnaire. General knowledge scores ranged from 3 to 28 (out of 28 possible points), with 94.6% of respondents receiving low scores (scores < mean + 1 standard deviation). Very few (17.6%) reported availability or use …
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