Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable

Determination of NSI Regarding Bloodborne Pathogens Among Healthcare Workers at Tertiary Care, DIK

Pakistan280 participantsStarted 2025-03-17

Plain-language summary

Bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) are a significant occupational hazard for healthcare professionals, particularly those working in high-risk environments like emergency departments. This study aims to assess the prevalence of bloodborne pathogens, including Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), among emergency department staff of District Head Quarter (DHQ) Hospital, Dera Ismail Khan.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthcare workers (doctors, nurses, technologists, paramedics, and support staff) working in a tertiary care hospital in Dera Ismail Khan. * Staff members who have occupational exposure to blood and other body fluids. * Individuals willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent. * Participants available during the data collection period and conveniently accessible. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals not willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent. * Participants and Staff members who have no exposure to blood and other body fluids.

What they're measuring

self administered questioner for NSI

Timeframe: 12 Months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07055100

SponsorSuperior University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-09-01

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