Table 3 Comparisons of Needles Stick Injuries mean knowledge score and selected demographics (n = 167)
Characteristic | Mean (SD) | Test | Result (df) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gender | t-test | 0.58 (40.8) | .564 | |
Male | 6.4 (2.6) | |||
Female | 6.7 (1.9) | |||
Study year | ANOVA | 0.69 (3.0) | .554 | |
Second year | 6.3 (2.8) | |||
Third year | 6.8 (1.1) | |||
Fourth year | 6.4 (2.0) | |||
Fifth year | 6.8 (2.1) | |||
Type of Admission | t-test | −3.8 (62.0) | p < .001* | |
Regular admission | 6.3 (1.9) | |||
Bridging system | 7.7 (2.2) | |||
Previous education about proper handling of needles and sharp objects? | t-test | −3.6 (29.1) | .001* | |
Yes | 6.9 (2.2) | |||
No | 5.1 (1.9) |