Prevalence of needlestick injuries among nursing interns: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background The aim of the present study was to analyze prevalence needlestick injuries (NSI) trainee nursing students and understand cause injury psychological reactions following injury, take corresponding countermeasures prevent adverse consequences. Methods Multiple databases were used search for articles related NSI among interns. selected literature retrospectively evaluated by using Review Manager version 5.2. Results According analysis 8 published studies, lowest overall occupational exposure 6% [95% confidence interval (CI): 3-9%], highest 51% (95% CI: 42-60%), total combined 27% 18-37%). rate interns under 25 years old 31% 7-69%), that over 26% 15-38%). 38% 16-61%) in developing countries 21% 11-31%) developed countries. Asian countries, 9% 3-15%) United States, 30% 3-57%) European Discussion results showed age more likely have NSI, than those Interns Asia Europe, incidence USA.