Sharp Risks in a Time of Crisis: Needle-Stick Injuries in Eastern Sudan Healthcare

NCT07143422 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: ncgld
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 272
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Background: Needle-stick injuries (NSIs) expose healthcare providers to serious bloodborne infections such as HBV, HCV, and HIV. These injuries are prevalent in Africa and worsened by poor training, limited resources, and systemic issues. In Sudan, the ongoing war has intensified healthcare challenges, increasing NSI risks. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among doctors and nurses in Eastern Sudan using an interview-based questionnaire. Stratified random sampling ensured proportional representation. Data were analyzed using SPSS (p \< 0.05). Ethical approval and informed consent were obtained.

Conditions

Needlestick Injuries

Keywords

Needlestick injuries; Health care workers; Safety

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Prevalence of Needle-Stick Injuries Among Healthcare Workers

  Percentage of healthcare workers reporting ≥1 needle-stick injury.

  6 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Proportion of healthcare workers reporting needle-stick injury reporting behavior

  6 months

Other Outcomes (1)

• Frequency of Needle-Stick Injuries per Participant

  6 months

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 70 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consists of doctors and nurses actively employed in healthcare facilities, including hospitals and clinics, within Kassala and Al Qadarif states in Eastern Sudan. These healthcare providers are at risk of needle-stick injuries due to their direct involvement in clinical procedures using needles and sharps. Non-clinical staff, hygienists, medical students, and other personnel not directly involved in patient care or exposure to sharps were excluded. A census with stratified random sampling was used to ensure proportional representation across professions and healthcare settings.

You may qualify if:

• Doctors who are currently employed and actively working in healthcare facilities such as hospitals and clinics in Kassala and Al Qadarif states, Eastern Sudan.
• Nurses who are currently employed and actively working in healthcare facilities such as hospitals and clinics in Kassala and Al Qadarif states, Eastern Sudan.
• Healthcare providers who are at risk of needle-stick injuries as part of their routine clinical duties, including procedures involving needles and sharps.
• Participants who provide informed consent to take part in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Non-clinical staff who do not engage in direct patient care or handling of needles and sharps, such as administrative personnel.
• Hygienists and other support staff whose job roles do not involve exposure to needle-stick injuries.
• Medical students and trainees who are not fully employed healthcare providers within the facilities at the time of the study.
• Individuals who do not consent or refuse to participate in the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• National Center for Gastroentestinal and Liver Disease: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Needlestick Injuries

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Wounds, Stab; Wounds, Penetrating; Wounds and Injuries

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Head of Reseach Department

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 8, 2025
• First Posted: August 27, 2025
• Study Start: September 11, 2015
• Primary Completion: November 15, 2016
• Study Completion: September 11, 2017
• Last Updated: August 27, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08