Determination of NSI Regarding Bloodborne Pathogens Among Healthcare Workers at Tertiary Care, DIK

Superior University

Status: Active, not recruiting

Conditions: Needle Stick Injuries

Treatments: Diagnostic Test: Needle stick injuries

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07055100

MSAHSW/Batch-Fall23/919

Details and patient eligibility

About

Bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) are a significant occupational hazard for healthcare professionals, particularly those working in high-risk environments like emergency departments. This study aims to assess the prevalence of bloodborne pathogens, including Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), among emergency department staff of District Head Quarter (DHQ) Hospital, Dera Ismail Khan.

Full description

A descriptive cross-sectional study design will be employed, and data will be collected from all staff working in the trauma center through census sampling. A structured questionnaire will capture demographic data, occupational risk factors, and KAP regarding bloodborne pathogens. Blood samples will be collected to screen for HBV, HCV, and HIV infections.

Enrollment: 280 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 60 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Healthcare workers (doctors, nurses, technologists, paramedics, and support staff) working in a tertiary care hospital in Dera Ismail Khan.
• Staff members who have occupational exposure to blood and other body fluids.
• Individuals willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent.
• Participants available during the data collection period and conveniently accessible.

Exclusion criteria

• Individuals not willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent.
• Participants and Staff members who have no exposure to blood and other body fluids.