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Volume no. 14 | JUNE 2024
Issue no. 14


Title
RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH NEEDLE STICK INJURIES AMONG STAFF NURSES IN SELECTED HEALTHCARE INSTITUTION IN BATANGAS PROVINCE
Author
Almazan, Paula Katrina E., Calangi, Hkagomie , Casapao, Anna Marie C., De Leon, Harold C., Medrano, Khena Shane T., Papa, Elisha L.,
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Abstract
Needle stick injuries among staff nurses are a critical concern in healthcare, posing serious risks to both individual health and the profession. These injuries can transmit blood-borne pathogens, leading to significant health problems. Nurses are particularly vulnerable due to their frequent use of needles and sharps in tasks such as administering medications, drawing blood, and disposing of contaminated items. While needle stick injuries are most common in hospitals and clinics, they are preventable through the implementation of safe work practices and a strong culture of safety. Protecting nurses from these injuries requires a commitment to health consciousness, adherence to safety protocols, and effective post-exposure management. This descriptive correlational design assessed eighty staff nurses in selected healthcare institution in Batangas Province, examining their demographic profile and identified risk factors associated to the occurrence of needlestick injuries. The researchers utilized probability sampling design, specifically the stratified random sampling and convenience sampling and made a self- structured type of questionnaire which was validated by professionals. The study risk factors associated with needlestick injury were engineering controls, substitution, and elimination. The result indicated that there is a significant correlation between the demographic profile of the respondents in terms sex and the risk factor of personal protective equipment that is associated with needlestick injuries. The risk factors associated were engineering controls, substitution, and elimination. To address these risks, the researchers developed an action plan focused on enhancing staff nurses' knowledge and practices regarding needle stick injuries prevention for institutional consideration this plan includes a short, informative video that demonstrates proper techniques and real-life scenarios, emphasizing the importance of following safety protocols to prevent and reduce needle stick injuries, ultimately improving nurse safety and proficiency.
Keywords
Risk Factors, Associated, Needle Stick Injuries, Staff Nurses, Healthcare Institution
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