Table 1 Demographic characteristics of nursing students (n = 167)
Characteristic | Frequency (%) | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
Age (year) | 23.3 (4.5) | |
Grade Point Average (4-point system) | 2.9 (0.5) | |
Gender | ||
Male | 33 (18.8) | |
Female | 143 (81.2) | |
Study year | ||
Second year | 18 (10.2) | |
Third year | 15 (8.5) | |
Fourth year | 67 (38.1) | |
Fifth year | 76 (43.2) | |
Type of Admission | ||
Regular admission | 143 (76.1) | |
Bridging system | 42 (23.9) | |
Have You Received Hepatitis B Vaccine? | ||
None | 25 (14.2) | |
First does only | 29 (16.5) | |
First and second doses | 50 (28.4) | |
First, second, and third doses | 28 (15.9) | |
First, second, third, and poster doses | 44 (25.0) | |
Previous education about proper handling of needles and sharp objects? | ||
Yes | 152 (86.4) | |
No | 24 (13.6) | |