Journal of East-West Nursing Research (동서간호학연구지)

East-west Nursing Research Institute, Kyung Hee University (경희대학교 동서간호학연구소)
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Nursing Students' Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids in Clinical Practicum

일 대학 간호학생의 임상실습 중 혈액 및 체액 노출 정도

  • Park, Jin-Hee (Department of Infection Control, Chonbuk National University Hospital) ;
  • Chon, Hyung-Ku (Department of Internal Medicine, Chonbuk National University Medical School) ;
  • Jeong, Seung-Hee (College of Nursing, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Hwang, Jeong-Hwan (Department of Internal Medicine, Chonbuk National University Medical School) ;
  • Lee, Chang-Seop (Research Institute of Clinical Medicine, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Lee, Heung-Bum (Research Institute of Clinical Medicine, Chonbuk National University)
  • 박진희 (전북대학교병원 감염관리실) ;
  • 전형구 (전북대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 정승희 (전북대학교 간호대학) ;
  • 황정환 (전북대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 이창섭 (전북대학교 임상의학연구소) ;
  • 이흥범 (전북대학교 임상의학연구소)
  • Received : 2010.06.02
  • Accepted : 2010.06.25
  • Published : 2010.06.30
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Abstract

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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