Effects of Coil Diameter in Thickness Measurement Using Pulsed Eddy Current Non-destructive Testing

Abstract

Needle stick injury is a challenging issue among health care workers especially the nurses.
\nNurses' knowledge and attitude regarding NSI seem affect them to get injury. A cross
\nsectional study, descriptive study was carried out to assess the knowledge and attitude of
\nnurses regarding needle stick injury. Total of 73 nurses in pediatric units completed the
\nquestionnaires by purposive selection technique that fits the inclusion criteria. Data was
\nstatically analyzed using the software package SPSS version 20.0. Statistical significance
\nwas considered at p value < 0.05. Among 73 participants, 72 (98.6%) participants had high
\nknowledge, while the remaining 1 (1.4%) participant had moderate knowledge. There were
\n71 (97.3%) of participants had good attitude, whereas 2 (2.7%) participants had moderate
\nattitude. Fisher's Exact Test showed no significant association between level of education
\nand knowledge level (p>0.05). and attitude level (p>0.05). Besides, Fisher's Exact Test also
\nshowed no significant association between work experience and knowledge level (p>0.05)
\nand attitude level (p>0.05). In conclusion, this research finding indicated there was no
\nassociation between level of education with knowledge and attitude among nurses in
\npediatric units. Moreover, no association found in this research between work experience
\nwith knowledge and attitude among pediatric nurses in Hospital USM. Hence, further
\nresearch is required to confirm findings and improve the knowledge and attitude among
\nnurses regarding needle stick injury.