Research Article

Occupational Exposure to HIV: Perceptions and Preventive Practices of Indian Nursing Students

Table 3

Exposure to blood/body fluid among nursing students according to hours of nursing.

Exposure to blood/body fluidNumber (%) ( )Mean hours of nursingSD

Nursing of all patients
 Exposed84 (81.5)4.370.8611.4910.139
 Not exposed19 (18.5)4.050.71
Nursing of HIV Positive patients
 Exposed18 (17.5)4.330.6860.1250.901
 Not exposed85 (82.5)4.310.873