Needle-stick and sharps injuries: awareness, prevalence and risk factors of a global problem in healthcare workers at Tanta University Hospitals, Egypt

Sabaa, Magdy A; Hassan, Azza; Abd-Alla, Amany Kamal; Hegazy, Eman; Amer, Wesam Hatem

doi:10.1080/10803548.2021.1901445

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“…The findings of this study revealed that over a fifth (21.57%) of the nurses were exposed to a polluted sharp injury; this result is similar to other studies ( Abalkhail et al, 2022 ; Dilie et al, 2017 ; Kasatpibal et al, 2016 ; Luo et al, 2010 ). On the other hand, this was lower than similar studies among nurses and healthcare workers (HCWs) in different countries: China, Iran, Jordan, and Egypt, respectively ( Almhammd et al, 2020 ; Ghanei Gheshlagh et al, 2018 ; Saadeh et al, 2020 ; Sabaa et al, 2021 ). The history of sharp injuries in this study was below average compared to other studies.…”

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Knowledge and Compliance With Standard Precautions Among Nurses

et al. 2023

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Introduction The spread of microorganisms is caused by direct or indirect contact, respiratory droplets, and airborne transmission. Knowledge and compliance with standard precautions are crucial in preventing infection in the hospital. Objectives To assess the level of knowledge and compliance with standard precautions among registered nurses who work in military hospitals and the factors affecting compliance with standard precautions. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. Four hundred and eight registered nurses at three Jordanian Royal Medical Services hospitals completed an online self-report questionnaire using a convenience sampling technique. The statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 25 was used to analyze the data. Results The level of knowledge of standard precautions among nurses was excellent, with an overall mean score of 15.59 ± 2.22 out of 20; around half (54%) of them had an excellent level. Nurses’ compliance with standard precautions was intermediate, with an overall mean score of 59.65 ± 14.57 out of 80. Forty-seven percent of nurses had a high degree of compliance. Compliance with standard precautions was correlated positively with age, working experience in years, total knowledge score, training in standard precautions, and availability of personal protective equipment, and negatively with exposure to sharp injuries. Conclusion Nurses play a key role in preventing and managing hospital infections through their responsibility for a large proportion of patient treatment and care. Therefore, efforts should be made to improve nurses’ perceptions of the basic elements of standard precautions. Even so, results showed that compliance with standard precautions was intermediate. This highlights the need to take the necessary measures to raise the level of compliance. Even so, results showed that compliance with standard precautions was intermediate. This highlights the need to take the necessary measures to raise the level of compliance.

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Knowledge and Compliance With Standard Precautions Among Nurses

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“…Nurses as one of the health workers in hospitals still dominate in the incidence of needle sticks. A study of 486 nurses at a university hospital in Egypt showed that nurses who had low awareness of safety behavior from needle sticks were very significant, namely 79.1% (Sabaa et al, 2022).…”

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Behavior of Indonesian Nurses Toward Non-Reported Needle Stick Injury in Saudi Arabia: A Phenomenological Study

Fahruddin,

Prabandari,

Sutena

et al. 2023

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Non-reported needle stick injury (NSI) is still a major problem faced by nurses when working in health services in Saudi Arabia viewed from the perspective of occupational health and safety (OHS). Knowing the behavior of nurses in the workplace can have implications for the OHS culture. Objective: To explore the behavior of Indonesian nurses towards non-reported NSI in health services in Saudi Arabia. This study used a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. The research subjects used typical case sampling of 12 Indonesian nurses who had work experience regarding NSI. In-depth interviews with structured questions were conducted with respondents following guidelines for data analysis using a seven step analysis by Colaizzi and Nvivo software. There were 13 categories from 4 themes found in this research about knowledge, behavior and skills also management of exposure and post exposure. The behavior of Indonesian nurses towards non-reported needle stick injury based on experience has been carried out even though the behavior, especially knowledge, attitude and skills policy on management of needle stick injury needs improvement.

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“…The study used a pre-tested questionnaire which was obtained from a previous study by Sabaa et al Regarding needle stick and sharps injuries: awareness, prevalence, and associated factors of a global problem in healthcare workers at the Tanta University Hospitals, Egypt. 18 The tool was confirmed based on the three experts' opinions in the nursing field at the Faculty of Nursing in (KAU), Jeddah, to ensure the appropriateness and clarity of the questions. Therefore, the questions that have been modified were required in light of their suggestions.…”

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Prevalence of Needle Stick Injuries Among Nurses in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Alharazi¹,

Almutary²,

Felemban³

et al. 2022

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Needle-stick injuries (NSIs), sharp tools, and other devices that penetrate the skin are considered occupational hazards for health workers. The most dangerous pathogens in the blood are transmitted through contaminated needles. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence and associated factors related to NSIs among nurses in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Patients and Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional descriptive study design was used. A total of 219 nurses working in a hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, were recruited for this study. All registered nurses and adult, male, and female nurses working in general and critical care units were included in this study. Data were collected using an online questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics using IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23. The chi-square test was used to identify variables associated with NSI. Results: The prevalence of NSIs among nurses in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was 19.7%. Conclusion: NSIs are the most dangerous pathogens transmitted through the blood between health workers. The prevalence of NSIs was 19.7%. Thus, nurses need to be provided with educational training on how to prevent NSIs.

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Needle-stick and sharps injuries: awareness, prevalence and risk factors of a global problem in healthcare workers at Tanta University Hospitals, Egypt

Cited by 6 publications

References 42 publications

Knowledge and Compliance With Standard Precautions Among Nurses

Knowledge and Compliance With Standard Precautions Among Nurses

Behavior of Indonesian Nurses Toward Non-Reported Needle Stick Injury in Saudi Arabia: A Phenomenological Study

Prevalence of Needle Stick Injuries Among Nurses in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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