Table 5. Prevalence of NSSIs and characteristics of injured healthcare workers in South Gondar Zone hospitals, January to March 2019.
| Characteristic | Category | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSSIs (N = 295) | Yes | 87 | 29.5 |
| No | 208 | 70.5 | |
| Degree of injury | Severe | 18 | 20.7 |
| Moderate | 40 | 46.0 | |
| Superficial | 29 | 33.3 | |
| Frequency of injuries (N = 87) | One time | 68 | 78.2 |
| Two times | 12 | 13.8 | |
| 3 times or more | 7 | 8.0 | |
| Place of care after injury (N = 87) | Emergency ward | 48 | 55.2 |
| IPPS room* | 10 | 11.5 | |
| Outpatient ward | 6 | 6.9 | |
| Did not receive care | 14 | 16.1 | |
| Other | 9 | 10.3 | |
| Type of sharp that caused the injuries (N = 87) | Suture needle | 36 | 41.4 |
| Hypodermic needle | 8 | 9.2 | |
| Disposable syringe | 24 | 27.6 | |
| Blood sugar lancet | 6 | 6.9 | |
| Blood collection needle | 6 | 6.9 | |
| Other ¥ | 7 | 8.0 | |
| When injury occurred (N = 87) | During patient care | 69 | 79.3 |
| While cleaning room | 5 | 5.7 | |
| During waste disposal | 2 | 2.3 | |
| While walking in the hospital | 7 | 8.1 | |
| While washing clothes | 4 | 4.6 |
¥Surgical scalpel blade, phlebotomy needle, broken vial or ampoule repair, scissors, and intravenous catheter stylet.
*Infection prevention and patient safety room (IPPS) as a place of care of injury and where an injured HCW received care for injury.
NSSIs, needle stick and sharp injuries.