Background: Needle stick injuries (NSIs) provide a considerable occupational risk for
healthcare workers (HCWs), exposing them to blood borne viruses like HIV, hepatitis
B, and hepatitis C. Understanding and compliance with infection prevention protocols
are essential for reducing these hazards. Objective: This research seeks to assess
healthcare workers' understanding, habits, and views of needle stick injuries and to
determine the variables affecting their compliance with preventative measures.
Methods: descriptive cross-sectional research study with 400 healthcare workers from
various health facilities. We gathered data using standardized questionnaires that
focused on demographic factors, functional roles, awareness, practices, and NSI
views. Result: The majority of participants were aged 20–29 years (62.5%), mostly
male (70.8%), and resided in metropolitan regions (75.8%). Moderate awareness
levels were seen in 54.8% of healthcare workers, accompanied by notable deficiencies
in knowledge of viral survival periods. Good behaviors were noted in 59.2% of
participants, especially for infection control measures such as hand cleanliness and
sharps disposal. Conclusion: The study found that most healthcare workers have a
moderate level of awareness about needle stick injuries.