Author(s):
Shaija Thomas, Archana S. Nair, Ancilin Madona, Ashna Sebastian, Minnu Skaria, Muhammed Sinan P.K., Sneha Stephen
Email(s):
sinusinanpk008gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/ijnmr.2026.03 
Address:
Shaija Thomas, Archana S. Nair, Ancilin Madona, Ashna Sebastian, Minnu Skaria, Muhammed Sinan P.K., Sneha Stephen
Little Lourdes College of Nursing, Kidangoor, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 5,
Issue - 1,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
Needle stick injuries (NSIs) are a serious occupational hazard for healthcare workers, exposing them to blood-borne pathogens such as HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. Despite existing safety protocols, the prevalence of NSIs remains high, particularly due to limited awareness, unsafe practices, and inadequate training. A descriptive non-experimental study to assess. the awareness regarding needle stick injuries among healthcare workers at Little Lourdes Mission Hospital, Kidangoor was conducted by 7th semester B.sc nursing students, Group VI for the partial fulfillment of requirement of bachelor of science in nursing during 2025-2026. The study aimed to assess the awareness regarding needle stick injuries among healthcare workers at Little Lourdes Mission Hospital, Kidangoor. It also sought to evaluate awareness of institutional. Protocols for managing such injuries and to determine the association between awareness and demographic variables. A descriptive, non-experimental quantitative design was used. A total of 60 healthcare workers—including nurses, lab technicians, and housekeeping staff—were selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a validated structured questionnaire comprising 25 multiple-choice. questions related to causes, prevention, and management of NSIs.Among the participants, 65% demonstrated excellent awareness and 35% had good awareness. Significant associations were found between awareness and variables such as education level and profession (p<0.05), while age, gender, and experience showed no significant correlation. The findings of the study revealed that the awareness of Needle Stick Injury is 66.67% in nurses and lab technicians in 16.67% and 16.66%in house keeping staffs. The study highlights a generally good level of awareness among healthcare workers, especially those with higher educational qualifications and in nursing roles.
Cite this article:
Shaija Thomas, Archana S. Nair, Ancilin Madona, Ashna Sebastian, Minnu Skaria, Muhammed Sinan P.K., Sneha Stephen. Awareness regarding Needle Stick Injuries among Health Care Workers in A Selected Hospital, Kottayam. A and V Pub InternationalJournal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2026; 5(1):9-4. doi: 10.52711/ijnmr.2026.03
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Shaija Thomas, Archana S. Nair, Ancilin Madona, Ashna Sebastian, Minnu Skaria, Muhammed Sinan P.K., Sneha Stephen. Awareness regarding Needle Stick Injuries among Health Care Workers in A Selected Hospital, Kottayam. A and V Pub InternationalJournal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2026; 5(1):9-4. doi: 10.52711/ijnmr.2026.03 Available on: https://ijnmronline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-5-1-3
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