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{"title":"Knowledge and attitudes of male nursing students concerning male breast cancer and ways of prevention","authors":"Ateya Megahed Ibrahim ,&nbsp;Donia Elsaid Fathi Zaghamir ,&nbsp;Mohamed Gamal Elsehrawey ,&nbsp;Mohamed A. El-Sakhawy","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100662","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100662","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Male breast cancer remains largely unfamiliar to students, the general public, and healthcare professionals. In stark contrast, female breast cancer, being more prevalent, has garnered significant awareness across various demographics.</p></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><p>This study aimed to assess knowledge and attitudes of male nursing students about male breast cancer and prevention measures.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A descriptive research design was employed for this study. The participant pool comprised 165 male nursing students enrolled in the nursing program at the College of Nursing, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University. Data collection involved utilizing a participant identification form and a questionnaire, encompassing three primary sections addressing sociodemographic data, knowledge, and attitudes of the participants regarding male breast cancer and ways of prevention.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The study revealed that the total mean score for knowledge among the participants regarding male breast cancer was 19.03±4.414. Additionally, the total mean score for their attitudes toward male breast cancer was 29.8±6.041. The analysis indicated a highly statistically significant association between the total knowledge scores and total attitude scores of the participants (P &lt; 0.05). Furthermore, there was a notable and statistically significant relationship between the educational level of the participants and their total attitude scores.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Male nursing students lacked understanding about male breast cancer and had a poor attitude toward it.</p></div><div><h3>Recommendation</h3><p>These results provide a starting point for the creation of evidence-based, gender-specific health promotion and disease prevention strategies for men, while more research with bigger samples is required. Also, this study makes a significant contribution to the creation of an effective program meant to increase high nursing students' awareness of breast cancer and strategies to support their loved ones in the prevention and treatment of the disease.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100662"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139124000076/pdfft?md5=d09ca74329f11f53480258f18c0b131f&pid=1-s2.0-S2214139124000076-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139653568","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nursing impact at Kosovo prisons health services","authors":"Milazim Gjocaj ,&nbsp;Shqipe Ukelli ,&nbsp;Labinot Shahini ,&nbsp;Klodeta Kabashi ,&nbsp;Sefedin Muçaj ,&nbsp;Juna Musa ,&nbsp;Arian Idrizaj ,&nbsp;Serbeze Kabashi ,&nbsp;Hedije Maloku ,&nbsp;Granit Shatri ,&nbsp;Adelina Rexhepi ,&nbsp;Vala Prekazi ,&nbsp;Nora Salihaj ,&nbsp;Astrit Rexhaj ,&nbsp;Blerim Krasniqi","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100664","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100664","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Nurses play a crucial role in providing healthcare services in prisons and psychiatric hospitals in Kosovo. In Kosovo, there are ten prison facilities with a capacity of 2500 inmates. At those facilities there are ten Prison Health Units with six Medical Clinics and three medical stationeries. At every PHU, basic healthcare services are offered round-the-clock.</p></div><div><h3>Purpose</h3><p>The purpose of this study is to evaluate the role of nurses in providing healthcare services in prisons and psychiatric hospitals in Kosovo. The study aims to assess the workload and responsibilities of nurses and the quality of healthcare services they provide. Additionally, the study analyzes the management of health services in these institutions.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>This study is based on statistical data from the Prison Health Service in Kosovo from 2013 to 2022. The study calculated statistical coefficients related to the number of nurses and healthcare staff per 1,000 prisoners.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The study found that there were 10.09 nurses per 1,000 inmates in the 10 prison facilities in Kosovo, and the total number of medical staff per 1,000 inmates was 15.49. The ratio of physicians per 1,000 inmates was 3.05, indicating a relatively low number of physicians compared to nurses. The study also found a higher ratio of nursing staff to inmates, indicating more individualized attention and care.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>The study concludes that nurses play a vital role in providing healthcare services in prisons and psychiatric hospitals in Kosovo. The study recommends hiring more physicians to improve the quality of healthcare services in prisons.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100664"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221413912400009X/pdfft?md5=93ebabab95f3af804a2910aea64564b1&pid=1-s2.0-S221413912400009X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139694413","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Knowledge, attitude, and practice of personal protective equipment utilization among health care workers","authors":"Bizuayehu Atinafu Ataro ,&nbsp;Dawit Simeon Bilate ,&nbsp;GebreMeskel Mulatu ,&nbsp;Temesgen Geta ,&nbsp;Ayele Agana ,&nbsp;Eshetu Elfios Endirias ,&nbsp;Getachew Nigussie Bolado ,&nbsp;Tigistu Toru ,&nbsp;Christian Kebede ,&nbsp;Kirubel Eshetu Haile ,&nbsp;Mulualem Gete Feleke","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100658","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100658","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Although healthcare personnel often face hazardous working conditions with potential exposures to a variety of toxic and infectious agents, adherence to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) protocols is quite low. Proper utilization of PPE safeguards health care providers from hazardous working conditions and increases patients' safety. However, there is a shortage of relevant studies yet to address this gap, especially in sub-Saharan regions.</p></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><p>The objective of the study was to determine knowledge, attitude, and practice on personal protective equipment utilization among healthcare workers.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted among the participants selected using a simple random sampling technique. A logistic regression analysis was carried out to identify the associated factors.</p></div><div><h3>Result</h3><p>The practice of PPE utilization was 78.2%. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed educational status, marital status, overcrowding of the working department, and supply of PPE as independent predictors of KAP of PPE utilization.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Knowledge about PPE utilization was good; however, the practice of PPE utilization was low. Decreasing the workload of healthcare workers and improving PPE supply are demanded to boost the utilization of PPE.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100658"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139124000039/pdfft?md5=0929dd9d9dffb184c4558575d792c92c&pid=1-s2.0-S2214139124000039-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139493838","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Diabetes self-management by Kenyan adults: Utilising the adapted Kawa River model","authors":"Esther Asenahabi Opisa ,&nbsp;Marianne Reid","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100721","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100721","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The outcome of diabetes management depends on diabetes self-management practices, in which factors assisting or hindering self-care play an essential role. This study identified enablers and barriers to diabetes self-management in adults diagnosed with diabetes in Kenya. The adapted Kawa River model was applied to collect data during semi-structured group discussions (n = 6). Adults (n = 32) diagnosed with diabetes at two geographically distinct county hospitals were purposively selected. The integrated model of behaviour prediction formed the theoretical platform of the study, and data were deductively analysed according to the distal variables in the model. Thematic analysis identified specific categories as enablers and barriers to diabetes self-management. The duplicated categories are economic determinants, dietary factors, support networks, and emotional influences. Health and physical status were identified as additional barriers to diabetes self-management. Findings may be more widely applicable than the context of the presented study. Self-management in diabetes care plays a crucial role, more so due to the worldwide increase in the prevalence of diabetes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100721"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139124000660/pdfft?md5=f67fd1db493dda4f82cd823c7eb0b78d&pid=1-s2.0-S2214139124000660-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140893478","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Challenges of nurse managers in creating an environment conducive to empowerment of nurses in mining primary healthcare clinics in South Africa","authors":"Sanele E. Nene","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100723","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100723","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Nurse managers are expected to create an environment conducive to empowerment of nurses in mining primary healthcare clinics to improve patients’ outcomes. However, in a specific mining primary healthcare clinics there are seldom staff trainings and nurses has overwhelming working schedules.</p></div><div><h3>Purpose</h3><p>The aim of the study was to explore and describe the challenges of nurse managers in creating environment conducive to empowerment of nurses in mining primary healthcare clinics in South Africa.</p></div><div><h3>Design and Methods</h3><p>This study was underpinned by Winkler’s theoretical framework of leadership roles to create an environment conducive to empowerment. A qualitative, exploratory, descriptive and contextual research design was used to conduct this study in specific mining primary healthcare clinics in South Africa. Individual in-depth interviews were conducted to collect data from ten nurse managers, and Giorgi’s thematic analysis method was employed to analyse data. An independent qualitative coder confirmed the study’s findings. Trustworthiness was maintained, and ethical principles were also applied throughout the study.</p></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><p>Three themes emerged from the analysed data: (1) training budget challenges; (2) training needs in mining primary healthcare clinics; (3) Legislation, training and development.</p></div><div><h3>Discussion and conclusions</h3><p>There are training budget challenges in mining primary healthcare clinics but nurse managers are not hindered by these challenges in creating an environment conducive to empowerment of nurses.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100723"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139124000684/pdfft?md5=e71b78d0f6d3f16e30bd52fcf5036370&pid=1-s2.0-S2214139124000684-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141083376","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparison of effectiveness of Foley catheter versus vaginal misoprostol for cervical ripening in induction of labour in Gedeo zone public hospitals, Ethiopia, 2022. Quasi-experimental design","authors":"Tesfaye Temesgen ,&nbsp;Zerihun Figa ,&nbsp;Rediet Gido ,&nbsp;Dr.Fitsum Solomon ,&nbsp;Asrat Alemu ,&nbsp;Melkam Andargie ,&nbsp;Fikru Bedecha ,&nbsp;Meresa Berwo","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100734","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100734","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two methods commonly used to induce labor in women with an unfavorable cervix, which is Misoprostol and <em>trans</em>-cervical Foley catheterization.</p></div><div><h3>Method</h3><p>A total of 120 pregnant women who met the inclusion criteria and were scheduled for induction were recruited for this study. Group 1 comprised 60 women who received the Foley catheter, and Group 2 comprised 60 women who received Misoprostol. The data analysis was done using SPSS version 25, and the student’s independent <em>t</em>-test and chi-square analysis were used to compare the means and proportions of continuous and categorical variables, respectively. The level of statistical significance was set at P &lt; 0.05.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The results showed that 41 (68.3 %) participants in the Foley catheter group and 49 (81.7 %) participants in the Misoprostol group had a favorable cervix within 24 h. The mean time interval from the start of ripening to a favorable cervix was shorter in the Misoprostol group (10.27 + 2.506) than in the Foley catheter group (11.78 + 2.151). The successful outcome of the induction was 33 (80.5 %) in the Foley catheter group and 35 (71.4 %) in the Misoprostol group.</p><p>Conclusion and recommendation: misoprostol was a more effective method of cervical ripening than the Foley catheter, resulting in a higher rate of favorable cervix in a shorter time frame. Further research is recommended with different study designs and larger sample sizes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100734"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139124000799/pdfft?md5=0f0593ff37f79a8bdb14f0680504ff88&pid=1-s2.0-S2214139124000799-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141297934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Coping strategies of nurses caring for mental health care users displaying violent and aggressive behaviour in mental health care institutions in North West province","authors":"Motlagomang Patience Sehularo,&nbsp;Annatjie van der Wath,&nbsp;Nombulelo Veronica Sepeng","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100799","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100799","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Mental health care users displaying violent and aggressive behaviour is a serious concern in mental health care institutions. Nurses working in mental health care institutions are more exposed to patient violence compared to health care professionals in general health settings. However, there is limited evidence regarding the strategies used by nurses to cope with violent and aggressive behaviour in mental health care institutions, particularly in the North West province.</div></div><div><h3>Aim</h3><div>The aim of the study was therefore to explore and describe the strategies used by nurses to cope with violent and aggressive behaviour in mental health care institutions in North West province.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A qualitative-exploratory-descriptive and contextual research design guided the study. Face-to-face semi-structured individual interviews and field notes were used to collect data in August and September 2023 at two public mental health care institutions in North West which is one of the nine provinces in South Africa. The data was analysed by the researcher and an independent coder using thematic analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Four themes emerged, namely: factors contributing to violence and aggression, negative experiences in caring for mental health care users displaying violent and aggressive behaviour, coping strategies used by nurses, and suggestions to enhance effective coping with violent and aggressive behaviour. Effective coping strategies mentioned by nurses include problem-focused coping strategies, appraisal-focused coping strategies and social-focused coping strategies.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Although nurses had had negative experiences that affected their coping, they also shared effective coping strategies, namely faith-based practices, problem-focused coping strategies, appraisal-focused coping strategies, emotion-focused strategies and social coping.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100799"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142659984","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The experiences of secondary caregivers of children diagnosed with intellectual disabilities","authors":"Lillian L. Molefe ,&nbsp;Leepile A. Sehularo ,&nbsp;Magdalena P. Koen","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100806","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100806","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Secondary caregivers of children diagnosed with intellectual disabilities in Gauteng have experiences of caring for children diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. The experiences needed to be explored. The study aims to explore and describe the experiences of secondary caregivers of children diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. The study was conducted in Gauteng province, South Africa. Three Municipalities of Gauteng were covered. A qualitative-exploratory-descriptive and contextual research design was adopted, using a non-probability purposive sampling technique to select participants. Data were collected using semi-structured individual interviews. Twenty participants were interviewed. Data analysis was done, using Content data analysis and ATLAS. it. Findings were verified with an independent co-coder. Challenges of caring and unmet needs of secondary caregivers were identified. Challenges found are lack of training on intellectual disability, lack of resources, staff shortage, emotional trauma, lack of parents’ support, victimisation and threats, lack of communication by management and staff exploitation, leading to financial struggle. Identified unmet needs are the need for training, the need for adequate resources, the need for staff increases, the need for parents’ involvement in caring, the need for improvement in communication by managers, the need for emotional support and the need for salaries increase, incentives and Performance Management Development System (PMDS). The study provided insight to what secondary caregivers are going through when caring for children diagnosed with intellectual disabilities, and what needs should be addressed for secondary caregivers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100806"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142697783","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Perceived stress levels and professional quality of life aspects among nurses during COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia","authors":"Sleiman Rabee ,&nbsp;Abd Alhadi Hasan","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100805","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100805","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Frontline healthcare personnel treating patients with COVID-19 were observed to have an increased susceptibility to a low professional quality of life compared to those dealing with non-COVID-19 patients.</div></div><div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>The study aims to assess perceived stress and professional quality of life among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>A descriptive correlational study design was conducted using a convenience sample of nurses working in COVID-19 units (N = 212). This study utilized the Perceived Stress and Professional Quality of Life Scales to collect data after obtaining official and ethical approval. The researcher conducted the study through an online survey using the Google Forms link, reaching out to nurses in East Jeddah General Hospital.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The study revealed that nurses experience a high level of perceived stress (35.87 ± 4.57), along with a low professional quality of life. The average Compassion Satisfaction was (19.56 ± 4.98), while burnout was high (45.87 ± 6.89) and secondary traumatic stress was also high (43.26 ± 7.25).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The COVID-19 health crisis has had an impact on the mental health and quality of professional life for healthcare professionals. There is a need to implement long-term contingency programs aimed at improving the emotional well-being of health service professionals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100805"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143139056","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Needlesticks and sharp injuries and their associated factors among health care workers of Bule Hora University Teaching Hospital, Southern Ethiopia","authors":"Alqeer Aliyo,&nbsp;Tibeso Gemechu","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100753","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100753","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>This study assessed the prevalence and associated factors of needle sticks and sharp injuries among healthcare workers at the Bule Hora University Teaching Hospital, Southern Ethiopia from December 1 to 30, 2023.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A self-administered questionnaire was used to gather information on sociodemographic factors and exposure status. Epi-Data and SPSS were used to enter and analyze data. Binary and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify risk factors. A P value less than 0.05 was considered statistical significance.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>In this study, the prevalence of at least one Needlesticks and sharp injuries in the last 12 months was 46.4 % (95 % CI: 39.3 %-53.6 %). Of most needlesticks and sharp injuries, 47.2 % were superficial skin injuries. The majority of injuries 45.8 % were due to the syringe needle. Factors such as needle recap (AOR=3.73, 95 % CI: 1.07–12.19), Recapping with two hands (AOR=2.78, 95 % CI: 1.36–10.02), working 40 h per week (AOR=2.18, 95 % CI: 0.98–6.86), lack of training in occupational safety practices (AOR=4.01, 95 % CI: 2.60–9.91), and lack of job satisfaction were factors significantly associated with the prevalence of needlesticks and sharp injuries.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>This study found that nearly half of the respondents experienced a sharp needle poke and injury at least once in the previous year; however, the volume of NSSI remains high in the study area. Healthcare personnel should receive on-the-job training, and hospital executives should set aside time for discussions on how to solve the problem.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100753"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139124000982/pdfft?md5=bd40a349a08890e33c132aa29c2cf8fb&pid=1-s2.0-S2214139124000982-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141853428","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}