Abstract
To assess the knowledge of Needle Stick Injuries (NSIs) among undergraduate nursing students
Method:
An analytical cross-sectional study design was utilized. Nursing students of Jesus and Mary Institute of Nursing & Allied Sciences and College of Nursing, Sindh Government Hospital Liaquatabad Karachi, comprised the study population. Convenient, non-probability sampling was used, with a target sample of 173, calculated using Open EPI. To evaluate the relationship of the socio-demographic variables, Independent t-test and ANOVA were used.
Results:
The results of current study showed that 88.4% of nursing students had a high level of NSI knowledge, and 11.6% had a low level of NSI knowledge. Knowledge of NSIs, was significantly associated with the study year (p = 0.022) and family income (p = 0.030).
Conclusion:
Most of the nursing students had adequate knowledge of needle stick injuries, and knowledge of NSIs was significantly associated with the study year and the level of family income. To enhance understanding and reduce the risks related to work, ongoing education and training on infection control should be implemented