Perception regarding needle stick and sharp injuries among clinical year medical students

• Main Authors: Juni, Muhamad Hanafiah, M, Amir Aiman, A, Asma Nabilah, J. H., Ng, Wong, S.J., Ibrahim, Faisal
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Community Health Society Malaysia 2015
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/45801/1/NEEDLE.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/45801/; http://publichealthmy.org/ejournal/ojs2/index.php/ijphcs/article/view/153/132
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Introduction: Medical students are exposed to needle stick and sharp injuries (NSSIs) in their everyday routine whether in handling sharp medical instruments or contacting with patients. Thus, it is important to assess the perception of medical students regarding needle stick and sharp injuries, as...