Table 3. Needle stick injury incurred by healthcare workers (n=65).

NSI: needle stick injury; HBV: hepatitis B virus; HCV: hepatitis C virus; HIV: human immunodeficiency virus

Needle stick injury	Frequency (n=65)	Percentage (%)
Site of injury
Finger	55	84.6
Hand/palm	6	9.23
Forearm/others	4	6.15
Severity of injury
Superficial (little/no bleeding)	25	38.46
Moderate (skin punctured with little bleeding)	37	56.92
Severe (deep prick/cut with profuse bleeding)	3	4.615
Device involved
Hypodermic needle	16	24.61
Intravenous (IV) cannula	23	35.38
Lancet/racers/scissors	14	21.54
Suture needles	8	12.54
Butterfly needle	4	6.15
Procedure during which the NSI occurred
During injection procedures	22	33.8
Recapping needle	17	26.1
During IV Line insertion	5	7.7
During disposal to sharps container	14	21.54
During surgical procedure	7	10.76
Perceived cause of NSI
Hasty work and inattention	27	41.53
Tiredness	8	12.31
Lack of personal protective equipment	14	21.54
Heavy workload	16	24.6
Immediate response to NSI
Did nothing	3	4.62
Licked the wound site	2	3.07
Washed with soap and water	16	24.61
Sought medical attention	44	67.7
Reported NSI
Yes	45	69.23
No	20	30.77
Received post-exposure prophylaxis
Yes	51	78.46
No	14	21.53
Testing status
Not tested	20	30.77
Did testing for HBV, HCV, HIV at the time of exposure	34	52.30
Did testing for HBV, HCV, HIV at the time of exposure and after three months	3	4.61
Did testing for HBV, HCV, HIV at the time, at three and six months of exposure	8	12.31