Awareness And Prevalence of Needle Stick Injury Among Nurses in the District Hospitals of La Union
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2022-12-01
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Abstract
Needle stick injuries (NSI) were recognized as one of
the world's most common health risks. In the pursuit
of their daily tasks in the health care setting, nurses
were at high risk of occupational accidents and
injury. The study was conducted to assess the needle
stick injury among nurses in district hospitals in La
Union. Specifically, it sought to evaluate the
awareness of nurses regarding needle stick injury; to
describe the prevalence of needle stick injury among
nurses in La Union District Hospitals; and to review
existing district hospital protocols on the management of needle stick injury. Frequency counts
and percentage were used to analyze the data. Nurses
were aware on needle stick injury. There was a high
prevalence of needle stick injury due to recapping for
the past five years. District hospitals had protocols
guided by the World Health Organization and
Department of Health on Needle Stick Injury.