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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 632, 2025
The 5th Edition of Oriental Days for the Environment “Green Lab. Solution for Sustainable Development” (JOE5)
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| Article Number | 02015 | |
| Number of page(s) | 7 | |
| Section | AI in Environmental Pollution & Health Risks Management | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202563202015 | |
| Published online | 03 June 2025 | |
Blood Exposure Accidents Among Nursing and Health Techniques Students: Reactions and Behaviors
1 Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques of Oujda, Morocco
2 Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques of Fez, Morocco
3 Laboratory of Life and Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine of Tangier, Abdelmalek Essâadi University, Tétouan, Morocco.
4 Higher Institute of Nurses Professions and Health Techniques of Agadir, Annex of Guelmim, Morocco
* Corresponding author: s.essadki@ump.ac.ma
Being a victim of a Blood Exposure Accident (BEA) in a clinical setting is a common issue among nursing and health technology students during training. However, reporting procedures are rarely initiated. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of BEA reporting, analyze students' responses to such incidents, and identify associated factors. A total of 147 students (who reported being a victim of a BEA) took part in the study. Data were collected using an anonymous self- administered questionnaire assessing participant profiles, reporting frequency, responses to BEAs, and reasons for non-reporting. The study was conducted at the 1Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques in Oujda. Results showed that only 7.4% of students who experienced a BEA initiated the reporting procedure, which was perceived as complicated. Additionally, 93.9% did not take antiretroviral treatment. BEA reporting was significantly associated with knowledge of procedures and their perceived complexity (p< 0.005). These findings highlight the significant under-reporting of BEAs among nursing and health technology students. This underscores the urgent need to implement clear, accessible, and simplified reporting procedures to improve adherence and ensure better post-exposure management.
Key words: Behaviors / Reporting / Blood / Exposure / Accident
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