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Regression analysis revealed that gender, year of study, and having needlestick injury or contact with blood\/body fluids experience all influenced nursing students\u2019 compliance with standard precautions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>During the pandemic, nursing students compliance to standard precautions was optimal, according to this study. 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