Abstract
Occupational injuries among nurses impact their well-being and health service
delivery. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of occupational injuries and
their contributing factors among nurses in selected public health facilities. A descriptive
cross-sectional study was conducted among 295 randomly selected nurses. Primary
data were collected using self-administered questionnaires, while secondary data were
abstracted from the occupational injuries register. Data were analysed using statistical
software. The 12-month prevalence of occupational injuries was 28.8% (95% confidence
interval [CI] = 24.3–33.3%), with needlestick injuries being the most common (63.5%).
Significant associations were observed between occupational injuries and education level
(p = 0.027), employment status (p = 0.012), and years of experience (p = 0.029). Nurses
with a bachelor’s degree had 3.30 times higher odds of injury (Adjusted OR [AOR] = 3.30,
95% CI = 1.11–9.81, p = 0.03), while the lack of proper training increased the odds by
3.27 times (AOR = 3.27, 95% CI = 1.62–6.61, p < 0.001). Being a registered nurse reduced
the odds by 70% (AOR = 0.30, 95% CI = 0.12–0.74, p = 0.01). Addressing these factors is
essential for reducing occupational injuries and improving healthcare outcomes.