Student nurses knowledge toward needle stick injuries in Jordan

Objective: To assess student nurses' knowledge of Needle Stick Injury (NSI) along with analyzing its incidence and post-exposure in Jordan. Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional study included 130 student nurses from one hospital in Jordan. We used Needle Stick Injury survey that included 22 questions collected from literature. The questionnaire was divided into three parts: background, knowledge, and NSI incidence. The survey was accessible online for one full school semester. Results: A total of 115 questionnaires were completed (response rate = 88%). The bulk of the participants (n = 9; 68%) were fourth-year girls. Their average age was 20 years. The knowledge portion had a mean score of 8 out of 10. Almost two-thirds of the students (n = 95; 82%) experienced at least one NSI exposure. The majority of NSI students (78%) did not tell their clinical professors or file an incident report (86%). There was no statistically significant difference in total knowledge ratings between males and females. However, there was a significant distinction between students from various years of study (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Jordanian student nurses comprehend NSI concerns to a reasonable degree. This understanding became increasingly important as the year continued. NSI exposure and under-reporting were prevalent. This study recommends strengthening NSI in nursing courses, as well as increasing student safety and post-exposure therapy during clinical practice.

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This study aimed to assess the knowledge of Needle Stick Injury (NSI) among student nurses in Jordan and analyze its incidence and post-exposure management. A total of 130 student nurses from one hospital in Jordan participated in this descriptive cross-sectional study. Results showed that the participants had a good understanding of NSI, with an average knowledge score of 8 out of 10. Majority of the students (82%) reported experiencing at least one NSI exposure, but a significant number did not disclose it to their clinical professors or file incident reports. The study suggests the need for strengthening NSI education in nursing courses and improving student safety and post-exposure therapy during clinical practice.