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The study aims to assess nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the safe handling of antineoplastic drugs.

Safe handling of antineoplastic drugs: Nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices in a Malaysian Tertiary hospital

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The study aims to assess nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the safe handling of antineoplastic drugs.
Conducted a cross-sectional survey with 120 nurses using a random sampling method.
Utilized a self-administered questionnaire containing 33 questions.
Analyzed KAP scores descriptively and examined sociodemographic correlations through multiple linear regression.
43.3% of nurses showed a good level of knowledge with a mean score of 54.78.
54.2% demonstrated a good attitude with a mean score of 33.69.
55% exhibited good practice scores averaging 53.09.
A significant correlation was found between knowledge and attitudes, and knowledge and practices.
Attitude was identified as a key predictor of safe handling practices.

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A cross-sectional survey identifies knowledge gaps in safe handling practices among nurses, suggesting training improvements.

Jasmiad et al. (2026) studied this question.

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