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

간호대학생의 임상실습 중 주사침 자상 발생 예측요인

  • 이재영 (계명대학교 대학원 간호학과) ;
  • 박정숙 (계명대학교 간호대학)
  • Received : 2016.01.26
  • Accepted : 2017.02.12
  • Published : 2017.02.28
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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 $x^2$ 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.

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