ASSESSMENT OF THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE AMONG NURSES REGARDING NEEDLE STICK AND SHARP ITEM INJURIES AT TERRITORY CARE HOSPITAL

Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice among nurses regarding needle stick and sharp item injuries

Material and methods: This cross sectional study was conducted at Dera Ghazi Khan Hospital Dera Ghazi Khan from March 2018 to September 2018 over the period of 3 months.  Total 200 nurses were selected for this study and knowledge, attitude and practice among nurses regarding needle stick and sharp item injuries was assessed. 

Results: Majority (6%) of sample were in the age group of 20-25 years and (31%) in age group of 26-30 years. Majority of sample (98.5%) were female. Majority of sample (91.5%) were married.

Conclusions: The study identified the presence of suboptimal practices that put both staff nurses and patients at significant risk of contracting occupational infections.

Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Needle stick injury