Nurse compliance with personal protective equipment when handling chemotherapy: a multicenter cross-sectional study in Palestine

Key Points

• Compliance with personal protective equipment was suboptimal among nurses across multiple centers, revealing serious safety concerns.
• Only 67% of nurses consistently used gloves when handling chemotherapy, demonstrating a crucial gap in protective measures.
• This cross-sectional analysis involved data collection from five hospitals in Palestine, indicating widespread non-compliance across the region.
• The findings highlight the need for improved training on safety protocols and adherence to reduce exposure risks for nurses handling hazardous drugs.