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Nursing and Midwifery Journal 2024, 22(4): 269-279 |
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Saeidnia A, Ghanei Gheshlagh R, Rahmani K, Mohammadian F, Dehvan F. ANALYZING THE FREQUENCY OF NEEDLE STICK INJURIES AND THE CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH NON-REPORTING AMONG EMERGENCY NURSES: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY. Nursing and Midwifery Journal 2024; 22 (4) :269-279
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1- Student Research Committee, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
2- Social Determinants of Health Research, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
3- Liver and Digestive Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
4- Environmental Health Research Center, Research Institute for Heath Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Science, Sanandaj, Iran
5- Clinical Care Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran) Corresponding Author( ,f.dehvan@yahoo.com
2- Social Determinants of Health Research, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
3- Liver and Digestive Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
4- Environmental Health Research Center, Research Institute for Heath Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Science, Sanandaj, Iran
5- Clinical Care Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran) Corresponding Author( ,
Abstract: (1654 Views)
Background & Aim: Needlestick injuries are amongst the most common occupational injuries in nurses, which are often not reported due to various reasons. This study aimed to determine the frequency of needle stick injuries and the challenges associated with non-reporting among nurses working in emergency departments at teaching hospitals affiliated with the Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences in 2023.
Materials & Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 192 nurses were selected using the convenience sampling method. Data was collected using a checklist of demographic characteristics and a questionnaire regarding needle stick injuries and the challenges of not reporting them. An independent t-test was used to compare quantitative variables in two groups, and a Chi-Square test was used to check the relationship between qualitative variables. Data was analysed using SPSS software ver. 16.0.
Results: The results indicated that 72 nurses (37.5%) had experienced needlestick injuries in the past year. Fingers were the most injured site (70.8%), and needles were the leading causes of injuries (44.4%). In addition, 59.7% of these nurses did not report their needlestick injuries. The main reasons for non-reporting were “no previous use of a needle” (30.4%) and “fear of doing paperwork” (19.6%).
Conclusion: One-third of the nurses experienced a needlestick injury in the past year, and over half did not report it. Considering the potential risks of infection transmission, educational workshops to raise awareness of the consequences of needlesticks are necessary. Additionally, it is crucial to educate officials on the proper protocol to follow in the event of a needlestick injury and to eliminate the culture of silence surrounding such incidents.
Materials & Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 192 nurses were selected using the convenience sampling method. Data was collected using a checklist of demographic characteristics and a questionnaire regarding needle stick injuries and the challenges of not reporting them. An independent t-test was used to compare quantitative variables in two groups, and a Chi-Square test was used to check the relationship between qualitative variables. Data was analysed using SPSS software ver. 16.0.
Results: The results indicated that 72 nurses (37.5%) had experienced needlestick injuries in the past year. Fingers were the most injured site (70.8%), and needles were the leading causes of injuries (44.4%). In addition, 59.7% of these nurses did not report their needlestick injuries. The main reasons for non-reporting were “no previous use of a needle” (30.4%) and “fear of doing paperwork” (19.6%).
Conclusion: One-third of the nurses experienced a needlestick injury in the past year, and over half did not report it. Considering the potential risks of infection transmission, educational workshops to raise awareness of the consequences of needlesticks are necessary. Additionally, it is crucial to educate officials on the proper protocol to follow in the event of a needlestick injury and to eliminate the culture of silence surrounding such incidents.
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