Needle Stick Injuries Among Nurses in Tehran
Author Information
Author(s): Galougahi Mohammad Hassan Kazemi
Primary Institution: Health Office of Iranian Army (NEZAJA), Tehran, Iran
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of needle stick injuries among nursing workers at Khanevadeh Hospital in Tehran?
Conclusion
Nursing workers at Khanevadeh Hospital experienced significantly fewer needle-stick injuries compared to similar studies in Iran.
Supporting Evidence
- 56.96% of participants had a history of at least one needle stick injury.
- 22.15% reported a needle stick injury in the last year.
- Injections were the most common cause of needle stick injuries at 24.44%.
- The operating room had the highest prevalence of needle stick injuries at 18.9%.
Takeaway
Nurses sometimes get hurt by needles, but this study found that fewer nurses at this hospital had such injuries compared to other places.
Methodology
Descriptive analytical cross-sectional study using a questionnaire.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in self-reported data from participants.
Limitations
The study may not represent all nursing workers in Iran.
Participant Demographics
40.5% male and 59.5% female, mean age 33.26 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.186
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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