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Abstract Introduction Occupational health and safety is a major issue for healthcare establishments. Future nursing students are confronted with physical, chemical and psychological risks associated with their daily activities in the clinical learning environment. The aim of this study is to describe the knowledge and attitudes of nursing students in the field of occupational health and safety. Methods This quantitative cross-sectional study involved 120 students in the nursing course at the Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques Tiznit. A structured online questionnaire was distributed and a 5-point Likert scale was used. Data were analyzed using Jamovi software version 2.2.5. Results and Discussion The mean age of participants was 20.2 ± 1.92, and the majority were female (80%). Mean knowledge and attitude scores were respectively (M±SD: 31.4 ± 7.23, M±SD: 74.5 ± 9.42). For knowledge, mean scores were statistically significant by age, academic level and between students who had taken an occupational health and safety course and those who had not (P value 0.05). Concerning attitudes, a statistically significant association exists in relation to the option, previous experience of a needle stick or sharp object and full vaccination against hepatitis B (P value 0.05). Conclusion To develop the knowledge and attitudes needed for effective occupational risk management among nursing students, it is essential to ensure adequate training based on the latest scientific and technical advances in the field of occupational health and safety. Keywords: occupational health and safety, knowledge, attitude, nursing students, occupational risks.
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