Parm Ülle, Põiklik Triinu, Tamm Anna-Liisa
Physiotherapy and Environmental Health Department, Tartu Applied Health Sciences University, Nooruse 5, 50411 Tartu, Estonia.
Nurs Rep. 2025 May 12;15(5):169. doi: 10.3390/nursrep15050169.
: Needlestick injuries (NSIs) are a significant source of bloodborne infections among nurses. This study aimed to assess the prevalence, contributing factors, and awareness of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) among Estonian nurses. : This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted using an electronic questionnaire in September 2024. : The majority of the 211 nurses participating in this study were females aged 21 to 75 years. Notably, 57.1% (n = 109, aged 43.9 ± 12.2) had experienced an NSI in the past decade. Most injuries occurred during sharps' disposal (33%) and with syringe needles (72%). Among those injured, 84% washed the area with water and soap, 80% used alcohol-based disinfectants, and 69% reported the incident. However, 20.6% did not report due to perceived insignificance or lack of follow-up actions. Additionally, 14.7% were unaware of the reporting requirement, and 8.8% did not know who to report to. : Improved training and reporting practices are essential to reduce NSIs among nurses.
针刺伤是护士血源感染的重要来源。本研究旨在评估爱沙尼亚护士中针刺伤的发生率、相关因素以及暴露后预防（PEP）的知晓情况。：这项前瞻性横断面研究于2024年9月通过电子问卷进行。：参与本研究的211名护士中，大多数为21至75岁的女性。值得注意的是，57.1%（n = 109，年龄43.9 ± 12.2岁）在过去十年中曾经历过针刺伤。大多数损伤发生在锐器处理过程中（33%），且使用注射器针头时（72%）。在受伤者中，84%用水和肥皂清洗了伤口，80%使用了酒精类消毒剂，69%报告了该事件。然而，20.6%因认为无关紧要或缺乏后续行动而未报告。此外，14.7%不知道报告要求，8.8%不知道向谁报告。：改进培训和报告做法对于减少护士中的针刺伤至关重要。
