Status of knowledge on prevention and treatment of exposure to sharp objects among nursing students at Lang Son Medical College

Objective: To describe the knowledge on prevention and treatment of exposure to sharp objects among nursing students at Lang Son Medical College. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study on 120 nursing students at Lang Son Medical College was conducted from January to July 2022. Results: 45% of nursing students demonstrated correct knowledge about preventing and treating exposure to sharp objects. Specifically, the percentage of correct knowledge about the causes and risks of injury from sharp objects was 29.2%; the percentage of correct knowledge of the possibility of exposure to hepatitis B and C was higher than that of HIV after being injured from sharp objects was 39.2%; the percentage of correct knowledge about injuries from sharp objects during patient care was 35.8%. Conclusion: The study found that the level of knowledge among nursing students at Lang Son Medical College regarding the prevention and management of exposure to sharp objects is moderate. It is essential to identify and address areas of limited knowledge to ensure that students are adequately prepared before undertaking clinical practice in healthcare settings.