J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2017 Feb;24(1):84-94. 10.7739/jkafn.2017.24.1.84.

Predictors associated with Occurrence of Needlestick Injuries in Clinical Practicum among Nursing Students

• Lee JY
• Park JS

• KMID: 2385715
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7739/jkafn.2017.24.1.84

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify prevalence and risk factors of needlestick injuries (NSI) among nursing students.
METHODS
Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires which included general and practical characteristics, safe environment risk factors, knowledge, attitude, and preventive behavior associated with NSI. Data were conducted from December 14-20, 2014 and analyzed using χ² test and multiple logistic regression.
RESULTS
The incidence rate of NSI was 20.2%. Multiple logistic regression analysis identified four predictors for NSI which were statistically significan; carelessness (OR=1.49, 95% CI=1.04~2.11), status of hospital, university affiliated (OR=1.93, 95% CI=1.35~2.75), knowledge about handing the needle after NSI (OR=1.42, 95% CI=1.00~2.03), and barriers to NSI preventive behavior (OR=1.48, 95% CI=1.04~2.12).
CONCLUSION
Management of carelessness and barriers to NSI preventive behavior are essential elements for reducing the risk of NSI in nursing students. It is necessary to develop a specific NSI precaution program for nursing students.

Keyword

Needlestick injuries; Nursing students; Clinical practicum

MeSH Terms

Hand
Humans
Incidence
Logistic Models
Needles
Needlestick Injuries*
Nursing*
Preceptorship*
Prevalence
Risk Factors
Students, Nursing*