Current situation of knowledge of sharps exposure management and some related factors among third-year students at a nursing college in Hanoi, 2025

Needlestick injury (NSI) poses a risk of HBV, HCV, HIV transmission and affects health and psychology. Third-year students at a nursing college in Hanoi are exposed to considerable risks but lack adequate knowledge to manage them. The study aims to describe the current situation of knowledge of handling sharp object exposure and some related factors among third-year students at a nursing college in Hanoi in 2025. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 360 third-year students from January 2025 to May 2025 at a nursing college in Hanoi using a convenient sampling method. Our study found a positive correlation between learning and knowledge of NSI management. In addition, we also found a statistically significant difference between gender, education and knowledge of NSI management of students (p < 0.05). No difference was found between age, HBV vaccination status, history of VSN injury and knowledge of NSI management. The study suggests that nursing colleges should strengthen training programs on NSI management through both theoretical and practical approaches, especially for male students and those with average academic performance. Integrating simulation and refresher sessions before clinical practice can help enhance students’ knowledge and occupational safety awareness.