| Habitual use of protective equipment |
Gloves |
Yes |
159 (64.9) |
4.47±0.72 |
0.013 |
0.989 |
| No |
86 (35.1) |
4.47±0.64 |
| Mask |
Yes |
159 (64.9) |
4.56±0.63 |
−0.781 |
0.436 |
| No |
86 (35.1) |
4.62±0.50 |
| Safety glasses or face shield |
Yes |
159 (64.9) |
3.47±1.20 |
1.925 |
0.055 |
| No |
86 (35.1) |
3.16±1.19 |
| Emergency measures post needlestick injury |
Wash with water only |
Yes |
102 (63.7) |
4.19±1.00 |
1.857 |
0.065 |
| No |
58 (36.3) |
3.86±1.23 |
| Apply disinfectant only |
Yes |
104 (63.4) |
3.68±1.26 |
1.707 |
0.090 |
| No |
60 (36.6) |
3.85±1.36 |
| Wash with water and apply disinfectant |
Yes |
118 (65.9) |
4.05±1.07 |
−0.793 |
0.429 |
| No |
61 (34.1) |
3.73±1.31 |
| Follow-up actions post needlestick injury |
Confirm and investigate patient history |
Yes |
121 (64.4) |
3.75±1.14 |
0.915 |
0.361 |
| No |
67 (35.6) |
3.58±1.33 |
| Report to supervisor |
Yes |
117 (64.3) |
1.50±0.92 |
2.641 |
0.009 |
| No |
65 (35.7) |
1.17±0.52 |
| Visit infection control office/emergency room |
Yes |
113 (63.8) |
1.50±0.92 |
2.641 |
0.009 |
| No |
64 (36.2) |
1.17±0.52 |
