Work is considered a basic part of one's life experience. Every type of work brings
with its’ risks and health hazards. The working environment of new graduate bachelor nurses
(NGBN) is no exception. The nature of their work is a potential source of many types of
occupational hazards, which might consequently lead to health problem. Occupational safety at the
work improves NGBNs' health and increases their productivity. Aim: the study aimed to evaluate
effect of safety measures program for prevention of occupational hazards among NGBN. Research
Design: A quasi-experimental design was used to carry out this study. Setting: The study was
conducted in Medical, Surgical Departments and Outpatient Clinics at Benha University Hospital.
Sample: Convenience sample includes all (60) NGBN. Tools: Two tools were used in this study.
First tool: NGBNs knowledge questionnaire; it includes two parts, first part: to assess NGBNs'
personal characteristics, and second part: to assess NGBNs' knowledge toward safety measures for
prevention of occupational hazards. Second tool: NGBNs' observational checklist to assess NGBNs'
practice toward safety measures for prevention of occupational hazards. Result: The study findings
revealed that there were statistical significance general improvement in NGBNs' knowledge
(43.766±3.021 & 34.0±3.188) at immediate post and follow-up program respectively. The majority
of NGBN has good level of practices at immediate post and follow-up the program in comparisons
to pre-program was poor level. Conclusion: The study concluded that there were statistical
significant improvement in NGBNs' knowledge and practices after implementation of the program.
Also there were statistical significant positive correlation between NGBNs' knowledge and
practices. Recommendation: Continuous and periodical safety measures programs for prevention
of occupational hazards among NGBN in Medical-Surgical Departments and Outpatient Clinics at
Benha University Hospital. Further research: Replication of the study on a larger probability sample
is highly recommended to achieve generalization of the results |
