Journal of Advanced Practices in Nursing

Department of Public Health Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science, Saveetha University, Chennai, India

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• Research Article   
  Knowledge and Awareness of Needle Stick Injury among Dental Students
  Author(s): Sanjay Varshan M, Sandhya Sundar and Reshma Poothakulath Krishnan*
  
  Background: Needle Stick Injury (NSI) and Sharp Injuries are major hazards in transmission of infectious blood borne diseases among Health Care Workers and Medical students who are at a risk of injuries because of daily procedures in performing clinical activities in hospitals. To reduce the risk of increased growth rate of NSIs, there should be an essential need to improve and update knowledge of NSIs and its management by lectures and seminars. Aim: To assess the knowledge and awareness regarding sharp injuries amongst dental students. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional survey study was conducted among 103 voluntarily participating dental students who were receiving their undergraduate clinical training in a private Dental College. Data was recorded on a structured questionnaire to elicit knowledge and awareness towards Needle Stick Injuries. Statistical analysis was done b.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2573-0347.2021.6.231

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