Introduction: Medical students are exposed to blood and body fluids during their clinical training which increased the risk of transmission of blood-borne infections.The objective of the study is to assess the prevalence, knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding sharp injuries among final medical students of the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Methods: A survey was done among 210 final-year medical students of the University of Peradeniya with a self-administered online questionnaire including demographic information, experience, knowledge and reporting behavior following sharp injuries.Results: Response rate was 80% (n=168).Sharp injuries were experienced by 22.
6%.Most of the sharp injuries were sustained during venepuncture 10mm male quartz banger 45 degree (39.5%).The majority (58.
9%) did not adhere to universal precautions as they did not anticipate the event.One-third of the students (31.6%) did not know about universal precautions.Most of the students (68.
4%) who had a sharp injury did not seek post-exposure assistance or prophylaxis.The majority of this group thought there is no risk (64%).Twenty-five students have not completed the full course of the hepatitis B vaccine.More than half (51.
8%) of the fully vaccinated group were unaware of their immune status.The majority (67.3%) believed that their c5 corvette radiator support knowledge is not adequate regarding the prevention and management of needle stick injuries.The majority (97%) believed more emphasis should be given to knowledge and practice regarding sharp injuries.
Conclusion: The knowledge, attitudes and practices of medical students regarding the prevention and management of sharp injuries were unsatisfactory.Poor awareness was observed regarding immune status following hepatitis B vaccination among medical students.