Table 3.
Experiences regarding NSIs.
| Items | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Number of NSI (N = 91) | |
| Once | 36 (39.6) |
| Two to four times | 45 (49.5) |
| ≥ five times | 08 (8.8) |
| Don't remember | 02 (2.1) |
| Injury type (N = 91) | |
| Superficial (little or no bleeding) | 56 (61.5) |
| Moderate (skin punctured, some bleeding) | 35 (38.5) |
| Severe (deep stick/cut, or profuse bleeding) | —- |
| Reporting the NSI (N = 91) | |
| Yes | 43 (47.3) |
| No | 48 (52.7) |
| Receive medical attention within 2 h after injury (N = 91) | |
| Yes | 42 (46.2) |
| No | 49 (53.8) |
| Action taken after injury (Multiple responses question) | |
| Washed with soap and water | 70 (76.9) |
| Get tested for HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C | 40 (44.0) |
| Identify the source patient | 35 (38.5) |
| Get post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) when the source patient is unknown or tests positive for HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C | 21 (23.1) |
| Device involved in the last incident (N = 91) | |
| Intravenous (IV) cannula | 30 (33.0) |
| Butterfly needle | 5 (5.5) |
| Hypodermic needle | 17 (18.7) |
| Phlebotomy needle | 6 (6.6) |
| Lancets/ Razors/ Scissors | 9 (9.9) |
| Suture needles | 14 (15.4) |
| Others | 10 (11.0) |
| When the sharps injuries occurred (N = 91) | |
| During use | 48 (52.7) |
| After use and before disposal | 20 (22.0) |
| Between steps in procedures | 13 (14.3) |
| During disposal | 5 (5.5) |
| While re-sheathing or recapping a needle | 5 (5.5) |
| Work area where recent injury occurred (N = 91) | |
| Patient room | 39 (42.9) |
| Outside patient room (hallway, nurses station, etc.) | 4 (4.4) |
| Emergency department | 12 (13.2) |
| Intensive/Critical care unit | 5 (5.5) |
| Operating room/Recovery | 24 (26.4) |
| Outpatient clinic/Office | 5 (5.5) |
| Others | 2(2.2) |