期刊名称：International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences
印刷版ISSN：2214-1391
出版年度：2021
卷号：15
页码：1-6
DOI：10.1016/j.ijans.2021.100370
语种：English
出版社：Elsevier
摘要：AbstractObjectivesThe present study was conducted to assess the Occupational Health cognizance related to NSIs among Student Nurses.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study data was collected from 312 Student Nurses using structured, self-administered questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed by employing the statistical package, SPSS version 20. Univariate, Bivariate and Binary logistic regression was done and the level of significance was set at P < 0.05.ResultsThe overall prevalence of occupational hazard with needlestick Injuries (NSIs) was 25%. Lack of concentration (55%), performing activities in a hurry (50%) recapping of needle (45%) and not participating in training (39%) were the major attributing components for NSIs. Behavioural factors (28%) were one of the chief components leading to NSIs The factors that were significantly associated with NSIs include Academic year (P = 0.000), source of information (p = 0.018) and immunization Status (p = 0.000).ConclusionNSIs may give deadly infectious diseases. Hence, strong reporting and recording system must be implemented.
关键词：KeywordsenOccupational hazardsSharp injuryNeedlestick InjuryHealth care professionalPost-exposure prophylaxisSafe injection practices
