Knowledge, Attitude and Practices about Needle Stick Practice & Injuries among Health Care Workers

Abstract

Blood borne pathogens cause a significant occupational risk to the health care workers.  This study aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding blood borne pathogens and   needle stick injuries among the health care workers. The study is a cross sectional study done in a tertiary care hospital in Puducherry  involving medical students, interns, nursing staff and students, laboratory workers. Though they had knowledge regarding needle stick injuries and safe disposal practices, they did not follow it. There was a gap between the knowledge and in practice. Adequate training with strong motivation in practicing is required to prevent the needle stick injuries.