Date of Completion

2023

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keywords

Injuries

Abstract

The study utilized a descriptive correlational type of design to determine the knowledge and extent of practice in the prevention of needle stick injuries among nursing students of DLSMHSI when grouped according to age, sex, and year level. Simple random sampling was used for a total population of 221. Self-made questionnaire was used. Data was analyzed through frequency distribution, mean, One-Way ANOVA Test, Independent T-test and Pearson Correlation. From the findings of the study, the following conclusions were drawn: 1. Most respondents were female from 21-22 years old from the third-year level. 2. The respondents have an excellent level of knowledge in the prevention of needle stick injuries (NSIs). 3. The respondents practice the prevention of needle stick injuries to a very high extent. 4. There is no significant difference in the knowledge of the respondents in the prevention of needle stick injuries when grouped according to age, sex, and year level. 5. There is no significant difference in the extent of the respondents' practice in preventing needle stick injuries when grouped according to sex. However, there is a significant difference when the respondents are grouped according to age and year level. 6. There is no significant relationship between knowledge and the extent of practice in preventing needle stick injuries.

First Advisor

Riza B. Lumagui

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