Comparison of knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding needle-stick injury among health care providers.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_103_19 and PMC identifier 6482777.
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Abstract
Needle-stick injury (NSI) is one of the most potential hazards for health care workers. They pose a significant risk of occupational transmission of blood-borne pathogens. The present study was done to determine the incidence of NSI among interns and nurses; their knowledge, attitude, and preventive strategies undertaken by the respondents after NSI. The cross-sectional study was done among interns and nurses in various departments of a tertiary care center in Kerala, India using a self-administered questionnaire. The incidences of NSI among interns and nurses were 75.6% and 24.4%, respectively. The most common clinical activity leading to NSI among interns was blood withdrawal (42%) followed by recapping (29%). It was found that nurses had enough knowledge and followed better NSI practices and attitude than the interns. All the parameters analyzed were inadequate among the interns, indicating the need for continual awareness programs particularly during the preclinical years.