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  • Emergency Medicine
  • Public Health

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  • Needle stick injuries (NSIs) pose significant occupational hazards for healthcare professionals.
  • Understanding the prevalence and risk factors for NSIs among Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers is crucial for implementing effective safety protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the knowledge and occurrence of NSIs among certified EMS providers.
  • To examine demographic differences, including age, certification level, years of experience, and geographic location (urban vs. rural), in relation to NSI occurrence.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted using a random sample of certified EMS providers in West Virginia.
  • A survey assessed socio-demographic characteristics, past 12-month NSI history, and prior NSI training.
  • Statistical analyses, including Chi-square tests and stratification, were employed to identify associations and differences.

Main Results:

  • A total of 248 EMS providers completed the survey; 18.21% reported at least one NSI within the past 12 months.
  • Significant associations were found between NSI occurrence and age (P < 0.01), certification level (P = 0.0005), and years of experience (P < 0.0001).
  • Female EMS providers in urban areas showed a higher proportion of NSIs (38.50%) compared to those in rural areas (14.70%).

Conclusions:

  • Older, more certified, and more experienced EMS providers reported higher NSI frequencies.
  • Female EMS providers in urban settings are at greater risk for NSIs than their rural counterparts.
  • Further investigation into NSIs and targeted safety education for urban and rural EMS providers is warranted.