Thực hành tiêm tĩnh mạch an toàn của sinh viên Y khoa và một số yếu tố liên quan – một nghiên cứu cắt ngang tại Trường Đại học Y Dược Thái Bình năm học 2024–2025

Safe injection practices are paramount in healthcare, safeguarding both patients and practitioners from infection risks and ensuring the proper disposal of medical waste. Despite global efforts, unsafe injection practices remain a significant concern, particularly in developing nations where resources and training for future healthcare professionals, such as medical students, may be limited. As these students are the cornerstone of future medical care, equipping them with robust knowledge and precise practical skills in invasive procedures like intravenous injection is essential. Deficiencies in early training can lead to ingrained unsafe habits, compromising patient safety and healthcare quality. This study addresses a critical research gap by evaluating the current state of knowledge and practice regarding safe intravenous injection among third- and fourth-year medical students at Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy, concurrently identifying factors that influence these crucial competencies during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Medical educators, clinical instructors, curriculum developers, and healthcare policymakers involved in medical student training, as well as medical students themselves.

This cross-sectional descriptive study aimed to assess the knowledge and practice of safe intravenous injection among 120 third- and fourth-year medical students undertaking clinical internships at Thai Binh provincial General Hospital between September 2024 and April 2025. Data were gathered through structured questionnaires and direct observations, adhering to Ministry of Health guidelines. The findings revealed that while a substantial majority (70.8%) of students possessed adequate knowledge of safe intravenous injection, their practical performance was notably lower, with only 62.5% demonstrating sufficient skills. A critical concern highlighted was the exceptionally low rate of proper glove usage, recorded at merely 39.2%. The study identified several factors significantly associated with proficient safe intravenous injection practices, including the students' knowledge level, class level, gender, and nationality. Specifically, students with adequate knowledge were found to be 6.6 times more likely to perform safely compared to their counterparts with insufficient knowledge. These results underscore that simply possessing theoretical knowledge does not automatically translate into competent practical application. The research concludes that enhancing students' knowledge of safe injection practices could positively influence their practical skills. Therefore, greater emphasis is needed on improving hands-on competencies during training, with particular attention to fundamental safety measures such as consistent and proper glove usage, to mitigate risks and improve patient safety.