Factors Associated with Needlestick Injuries at Ananda Hospital Bekasi

Abstract

Occupational accidents in hospitals, particularly needlestick injuries (NSIs), are a common problem for healthcare workers. Globally, approximately 3 million healthcare workers experience NSIs each year, with nearly half occurring in analysts and nurses. This study aimed to determine the risk factors associated with NSIs among analysts at Ananda Hospital, Bekasi. The study used a quantitative, observational, and analytic design with a cross-sectional approach. The variables studied included age, length of service, education level, injection safety, and compliance with SOPs. The analysis showed that those aged ≥30 years had a lower risk of needlestick injury than those aged 20–29 years (p = 0.004; OR = 0.319). Workers with higher education also had a lower risk (p = 0.000). Similarly, those with ≥5 years of service were associated with a lower risk compared to those with <5 years of service (p = 0.005; OR = 0.358). Injection safety (p = 0.000; OR = 0.169) and SOP compliance (p = 0.000; OR = 0.161) significantly reduced the risk of NSI. Conversely, gender was not significantly associated (p = 0.229). The study concluded that improving training, occupational safety awareness, SOP compliance, and providing adequate facilities are crucial for reducing the risk of NSI in hospitals.