Document Type : Original Article
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Background: needle stick injuries expose healthcare workers to blood-borne viruses including
HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C, they pose a serious occupational danger. To lessen these risks,
infection prevention procedures must be understood and followed. Objective: This research seeks
to assess healthcare workers' understanding, habits, and views of needle stick injuries and to
determine the variables affecting their compliance with preventative measures. Methods:
descriptive cross-sectional research study with 400 healthcare workers from various health
facilities. We gathered data using standardized questionnaires that focused on demographic
factors, functional roles, awareness, practices, and NSI views. Result: The majority of participants
were aged 20–29 years (62.5%), mostly male (70.8%), and resided in metropolitan regions
(75.8%). Moderate awareness levels were seen in 54.8% of healthcare workers, accompanied by
notable deficiencies in knowledge of viral survival periods. Good behaviors were noted in 59.2%
of participants, especially for infection control measures such as hand cleanliness and sharps
disposal. Conclusion: The study found that most healthcare workers have a moderate level of
awareness about needle stick injuries.
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