Articles Vol. 67 No. 6 25/06/2026

KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES ON SAFE INJECTIONS AMONG NURSES AT TIEN GIANG PROVINCE GENERAL HOSPITAL IN 2024

Nguyen Duc Hoat1,2, Nguyen Cao Vy3,4, Ha Nguyen Truong Son5,6
1 Ho Chi Minh City Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Hospital
2 BV Chỉnh hình và Phục hồi chức năng TP.HCM
3 Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital
4 BV Mắt TP.HCM
5 School of Medicine and Pharmacy – Tra Vinh University
6 Trường Y Dược – Đại học Trà Vinh
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v67i6.5537
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Abstract: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at Tien Giang Provincial General Hospital to assess the proportion of nurses with knowledge and practices regarding safe injection. Methodology:A census sample of 318 nurses working in clinical departments was included. Data were collected through structured observations using a checklist and direct interviews at Tien Giang Provincial General Hospital. Results:17.9% of nurses did not correctly understand the definition of safe injection. Additionally, 64.2%, 38.4%, 33.6%, and 37.4% of nurses lacked comprehensive knowledge about the objectives of safe injection, associated risks, causes, and appropriate management following needle-stick injuries, respectively. Compliance with safe injection procedures ranged from 75.2% to 87.7%. In conclusion, the knowledge and practices related to safe injection among nurses at Tien Giang Provincial General Hospital remain insufficient and not fully comprehensive.
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Abstract: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at Tien Giang Provincial General Hospital to assess the proportion of nurses with knowledge and practices regarding safe injection. Methodology:A census sample of 318 nurses working in clinical departments was included. Data were collected through structured observations using a checklist and direct interviews at Tien Giang Provincial General Hospital. Results:17.9% of nurses did not correctly understand the definition of safe injection. Additionally, 64.2%, 38.4%, 33.6%, and 37.4% of nurses lacked comprehensive knowledge about the objectives of safe injection, associated risks, causes, and appropriate management following needle-stick injuries, respectively. Compliance with safe injection procedures ranged from 75.2% to 87.7%. In conclusion, the knowledge and practices related to safe injection among nurses at Tien Giang Provincial General Hospital remain insufficient and not fully comprehensive.

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