Occurrence of Needlestick Injury Among the Healthcare Workers in a Tertiary Care Center in Western Rajasthan, India.

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Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2026-03-23 DOI:10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_136_25

Sukanya Mehrotra, Ravisekhar Gadepalli, Vibhor Tak, Nikhil Kothari, Ramkaran Chaudhary, Gopal Krishna Bohra, Nitin Kumar Bajpai, Vidhi Jain

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Abstract

Objective: To assess the practice of NSI among HCWs and their follow-up.

Materials and methods: Hospital-based cross-sectional study from June 2021 to December 2022. HCWs were given a self-administered questionnaire, their blood samples were collected for viral markers, and they were followed up at 6, 12, and 24 weeks.

Results: Of 805 HCWs, 212 (26.33%) had experienced NSI, with a predominance of nurses; 110/212 (51.8%). Underreporting was seen in 56/212 (26.4%) HCWs. Unknown sources were 58 (27.4%) and 31/212 (14.6%) had seropositive sources. Only 77 (36.3%) cases were followed up to completion, and no seroconversion was noted. Factors increasing the chances of infection post-NSI were nonprotective anti-HBs titers, incomplete vaccination, deep injury, late reporting, nonadherence to PEP, and seropositive source.

Conclusion: Need a multifaceted approach combining educational training, policy implementation, and surveillance. Continued research and targeted interventions will contribute to a safer healthcare environment for HCWs and patients.

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印度拉贾斯坦邦西部三级保健中心医护人员针刺伤害的发生

目的：评价医护人员自伤的实践及随访情况。材料和方法：2021年6月至2022年12月以医院为基础的横断面研究。对健康护理人员自行填写问卷，采集血样检测病毒标志物，并于6周、12周和24周进行随访。结果：805名医护人员中有212名（26.33%）发生过自伤，以护士为主；110/212(51.8%)。有56/212（26.4%）的卫生保健工作者存在漏报。未知源58例（27.4%），血清阳性源31/212例（14.6%）。仅77例（36.3%）随访至完成，无血清转化。增加nsi后感染机会的因素有非保护性的抗hbs滴度、不完整的疫苗接种、深度损伤、迟报、不遵守PEP和血清阳性来源。结论：需要采取教育培训、政策实施和监测相结合的多方面措施。持续的研究和有针对性的干预措施将有助于为医护人员和患者提供更安全的医疗保健环境。

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