EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)
A STUDY ON THE INCIDENCE OF NEEDLE STICK INJURY (NSI), ASSOCIATED DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS AND INJURY-RELATED CHARACTERISTICS AMONG NURSING STUDENTS OF SELECTED NURSING INSTITUTIONS OF AIZAWL, MIZORAM
Needle Stick Injury (NSI) is a significant occupational hazard for healthcare workers, especially nursing students during clinical training. Inadequate awareness of standard precautions and post-exposure protocols, like Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), heightens the risk of serious infections such as Hepatitis B, C, and HIV. This study aimed to assess the incidence of NSI among nursing students in Aizawl, Mizoram, and explore its association with academic year. A total of 830 nursing students participated in a quan …