Abstract
This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated characteristics of needle stickand sharp injuries (NSSIs) among King Salman Armed Forces Hospital (KSAFH) personnel. Data was collected by reviewing all reported NSSIs among KSAFH personnel between January 2020 to December 2022. The prevalence of NSSIs was 2.05%, with nurses being the most commonly affected. Most injuries occurred in patients' rooms/wardsand among health care workers (HCWs) aged < 40 years. Of the injured workers, 93.8% were immunized against hepatitis B virus (HBV). Educational and training programs targeting high-risk age groups and professions should be developed. Policies related to locations and situations where injuries occur frequently should be reviewed regularly to reduce the risk of NSSIs.
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