A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Needle Stick Injury and its Universal Precaution among the BSc Nursing Students in Selected College, Kolkata with a View to Prepare Information Booklet

Prantika Deb, Suparna Santra

Abstract: Introduction: Needle stick injury is recognized as an occupational health hazard among millions of workers. Nurses at high risk of needle stick injury from syringes and intravenous (IV) equipment relative to other health care workers. Universal precautions are designed to prevent infection from inoculation, contact with mucous membrane, such as mouth or eye or through skin damages such cuts. The main principles of universal precautions are washing hands, care of intact skin, protection of damage skin, proper handling and disposal of sharp objects, good hygiene practices and careful handling of blood and body fluids. Title of the study: A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Needle Stick Injury and Its Universal Precaution among the BSc Nursing Students in Selected College, Kolkata with a View to Prepare Information Booklet. Objectives: To assess the level of knowledge on needle stick injury and its universal precaution among the BSc nursing students in selected college of Kolkata. Methodology: Non-probability convenient sampling technique was used to select 38 BSc Nursing students from "Ma Sarada college of Nursing", Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratisthan, Kolkata. Self-structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess level of knowledge among the BSc Nursing students. Result: Out of 38 students 1(2.63%) student had fair knowledge, 36(94.74%) had moderate knowledge and 1(2.63%) had good Knowledge about needle stick injury and its universal precaution. The study findings also revels significant association of knowledge with demographic variables like "Religion", "Previous exposure to needle stick injury" and "Sources of information regarding needle stick injury" and no significant association with demographic variables like "Age" and "Immunization status" of the students. Conclusion: The study concluded that majority of the students have moderate knowledge, so information booklet was distributed. Hence, it is recommended to provide more knowledge and information to BSc Nursing students regarding Needle Stick Injuries and its universal precaution.

Keywords: Knowledge, Needle Stick Injury, Universal Precaution

How to Cite?: Prantika Deb, Suparna Santra, "A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Needle Stick Injury and its Universal Precaution among the BSc Nursing Students in Selected College, Kolkata with a View to Prepare Information Booklet", Volume 15 Issue 9, September 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 133-137, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26901121012, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26901121012

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