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

NCT07055100 — Active not recruiting, 280 participants, Superior University

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Determination of Needle Stick Injury Regarding Bloodborne Pathogens Among Healthcare Workers at Tertiary Care Hospital Dera Ismail Khan

Registry	NCT07055100
Status	Active not recruiting
Study type	Observational
Enrollment	280 (Actual)
Sponsor	Superior University (Other)
Conditions	Needle Stick Injuries
Interventions	Needle stick injuries (Diagnostic test)
Dates	start 2025-03-17, primary completion 2025-09-01 (estimated), completion 2026-02-28 (estimated), first posted 2025-07-08, last updated 2025-07-08
Locations	1 site in Pakistan

-Summary

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.

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+Detailed 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.

+Arms and interventions

Needle stick injuries (Diagnostic test): 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.

+Outcome measures

Primary outcomes

self administered questioner for NSI [12 Months]: The following data is collected for NSI, the value ranges from 0- 50, the higher the value is worse and lower value is good

+Eligibility

Sex: All, ages: 18 Years to 60 Years

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.

+Locations (1)

Facility	City	Country	Status
DHQ Hospital	Dera Ismāīl Khān, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Pakistan

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