A Study of Needle Stick Injuries among Nursing College Students in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu

Introduction: Needle stick injuries (NSIs) are the most potential occupational hazards among nursing personnel with possible transmission of blood borne pathogens. As nursing students are in the learning stage, they might be at higher risk of acquiring the injuries.Objectives: Todetermine the preval...

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Main Authors: Ramya M R, Geetha M, Jawahar S S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine 2021-10-01
Series:Healthline
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Online Access:http://www.healthlinejournal.org/index_pdf/376.pdf