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KMID : 0869520100160010070
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Journal of East-West Nirsing Research
2010 Volume.16 No. 1 p.70 ~ p.75
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Nursing Students’ Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids in Clinical Practicum
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Park Jin-Hee
Chon Hyung-Ku
Chung Seung-Hee
Hwang Jeong-Hwan
Lee Chang-Seop
Lee Heung-Bum
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Abstract
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Purpose: Nursing students face constant threats of blood-borne infections such as HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C during their clinical rotation period. This study was done to determine the frequency and risk of the exposure to blood and body fluids.
Methods: The data was collected using a questionnaire. Ninety eight junior & senior nursing students were participated in this study.
Results: 75.6% of the participants reported more than once during practicum. The exposure occurred most frequently while checking the blood glucose (65.3%). The general ward (45.3%) was the most frequent site for the occurrence of the exposure. However, only eight cases (10.7%) were reported to the medical or nursing personnel in charge.
Conclusions: This study shows nursing students are in a great risk of the exposure to blood & body fluid. The risk is highest in the general ward during checking the blood glucose. Thorough education on preventive measures, should be provided to nursing students prior to clinical practium.
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KEYWORD
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Students, Nursing, Needlestick injuries, Blood
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