A Cross Sectional Study to Evaluate Needle Stick and Sharp Injuries and Their Related Safety Measures Among Health Care Workers in Sheri- Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura Srinagar J &K, India (original) (raw)

A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate needle stick and sharp injuries (NSI) among healthcare workers at Sheri-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura Srinagar, J&K, India, with a sample of 120 participants. Results indicated the highest occurrence of NSI among doctors (52.5%), primarily due to the recapping of needles (42.5%) and other unsafe practices. Despite good knowledge levels regarding NSI amongst medical professionals, significant underreporting was observed due to increased workloads and a lack of awareness about reporting protocols. The study emphasizes the urgent need for training programs on safe practices and improved reporting mechanisms to effectively prevent NSI incidents.