35-LQP-IJCMR 20251230000000 Lumina Quest Publishing m.arslansohail@gmail.com Lumina Quest Publishing International Journal of Clinical and Medical Research Int. J. Clin. Med. Res. 3134-8831 10.66590/ijcmr https://lquestpub.com/archives.php?journal=international-journal-of-clinical-and-medical-research 12 30 2025 12 30 2025 2 2 10.66590/ijcmr20250202 https://lquestpub.com/articles-list.php?journal=international-journal-of-clinical-and-medical-research&volume=2&issue=2 Assessment of Healthcare Providers’ Knowledge on Needle Stick Injuries in Primary Care Centers: A Cross-Sectional Study in Erbil Yassir Musa Ahmed M. S. Hegazy Objective: This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge regarding needle stick injuries among healthcare providers. Setting and Duration: The research was carried out in 25 primary healthcare centers located in Erbil city, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, over a period from March 2020 to August 2022. Methodology: A total of 687 healthcare providers, including nurses, physicians and paramedical staff, were enrolled in the study. Data were gathered through a structured questionnaire consisting of five items, specifically designed to evaluate knowledge related to needle stick injuries and their preventive measures. Results: Out of all participants, 402 (58.5%) were female and 285 (41.5%) were male. Nurses represented 41.5% of the total sample, while 39.9% of participants held diploma-level qualifications. Although more than half of the respondents had over ten years of professional experience, a significant majority 656 participants (96%) exhibited inadequate knowledge regarding needle stick injuries. Only 10.8% had previously received formal training on the subject. Additionally, 76.4% of participants showed limited awareness about the importance of hepatitis B vaccination as a preventive strategy. Conclusion: The study highlights a considerable deficiency in knowledge and preventive practices related to needle stick injuries among healthcare providers. There is a critical need for the implementation of standardized training programs and strengthening of occupational safety protocols to enhance awareness and minimize risks in healthcare environments. 12 30 2025 12 30 2025 26 29 10.66590/ijcmr2025020203 https://lquestpub.com/article/10.66590/ijcmr2025020203