Table 1. Demographic Characteristics of the Participants and History of Needle Sticks and Sharps Injury in the Last Six Months.
| Variable | Total, No. (%) | History of Injury, No. (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | 0.46 | ||
| Female | 203 (68.1) | 81 (39.9) | |
| Male | 95 (31.9) | 33 (34.7) | |
| Marital status | 0.80 | ||
| Single | 63 (22.1) | 24 (38.1) | |
| Married | 235 (78.9) | 90 (38.3) | |
| Job | 0.77 | ||
| Nurse | 155 (52) | 60 (38.7) | |
| Lab staff | 34 (11.4) | 15 (44.1) | |
| Operating room nurse and midwife | 29 (9.7) | 13 (44.8) | |
| Nursing assistant | 80 (26.8) | 26 (32.5) | |
| Education level | 0.20 | ||
| Diploma & lower | 89 (29.9) | 26 (29.2) | |
| Associate degree | 14 (6) | 9 (50) | |
| Bachelor or higher | 191 (64.1) | 79 (41.4) | |
| Employment status | 0.35 | ||
| Permanent | 66 (22.1) | 29 (43.9) | |
| By contract | 232 (77.9) | 85 (36.6) |