Background: Needle sticks and sharp injuries (NSIs) are significant occupational
hazards for healthcare workers. Objectives: To identify the factors contributing to
NSIs among healthcare workers at Armed Forces Hospital Wadi Al Dawasir
(AFHWD), Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study design with 100
participants selected through purposive sampling. The instrument tools for data
collection used a self-administered questionnaire adapted from previous related
studies. Results: The study responder rate is 100%. Descriptive studies showed a
low prevalence of NSIs among respondents 99%. Factors influencing NSI
prevalence were primarily organization-related and skill-related, 75% and 69%,
respectively. Behavioral-related factors varied widely among participants, with
41% reporting low and high levels of influence on NSI prevalence. The inferential
studies revealed that while most Socio-Demographic characteristics did not
significantly affect the outcomes, age (p = 0.009) and work experience at AFHWD
(p = 0.009) were significant predictors of skill-related NSI factors. Conclusion:
Study findings suggest that improving administration plans focusing on
comprehensive continuous education and training on safe needle handling is
crucial. Training should focus on proper injection techniques, handling sharps,
and safe disposal of needles to mitigate the risk of NSIs among healthcare
workers.
Keywords: Needle Stick Injury, Organization-Related Factors, Skill-Related
Factors, Behavioral-Related Factors, Healthcare Workers, Occupational Injury