Awareness about Bio-Medical Waste Management among Health Care Personnel of Some Important Medical Centers in Agra

Abstract

-The proper handling and disposal of Bio-medical waste (BMW) is very imperative. There are well defined set of rules for handling BMW worldwide. Unfortunately, laxity and lack of adequate training and awareness, in execution of these rules leads to staid health and environment apprehension. In this research paper, awareness about bio-medical waste (BMW) management rules among health care personnel of some important health care facilities in Agra is evaluated. In the present study, health care facilities are categorized into four strata i.e. apex Government hospitals, Government and non Government first level referral units (FRU), private health care facilities and corporate health care facilities. Random sampling technique is adopted at all the four different strata mentioned above to have a representative sample. After random sampling technique, total fourteen health care facilities from all strata are taken up. Periodical visits were made to analyze awareness about bio-medical waste management among health care personnel of all the fourteen health care facilities. To make it all embracing and systematic, a written appraisal tool in the form of different questionnaires was prepared for various categories of working personnel in the hospital/nursing home. To increase the sample size best efforts were made to collect data from maximum number of working personnel and their views and sincere suggestions regarding waste management were noted down. The results obtained pointed towards lack of knowledge and awareness towards legislations on bio-medical waste management even among qualified hospital personnel. As a consequence there is inappropriate practice of BMW handling and management, thus exposing themselves and general public to health and environment hazards.

Hemşi̇reli̇k Öğrenci̇leri̇ni̇n Hastane Atiklarinin Yöneti̇mi̇ne İli̇şki̇n Bi̇lgi̇ Düzeyleri̇

“…Malini ve ark. çalışmasıyla aynı bölgede yapılan diğer araştırmalarda da benzer sonuçların olduğu görülmektedir (18)(19)(20)(21). Bununla beraber Uddin ve arkadaşlarının çalışmasında ise hemşirelerin yanlızca %6,4'ünün enfekte atıklarla ilgili soruya tam olarak doğru yanıt verdiği belirlenmiştir(5).…”

Knowledge and practice adopted by dental practitioners and dental auxiliaries regarding biomedical waste management in Pune

“…and other auxiliaries of Haryana [11] and Jaipur [12] were less knowledgeable about Bio Medical Waste Disposal compared with this study.…”

“…Earlier studies conducted in India, conclude that most of the dentist's and dental auxiliaries have poor knowledge of BMW disposal. [1,[9][10][11][12] Against this background, a study has undertaken to assess knowledge, and practice adopted by dental practitioners and auxiliaries from Pune regarding BMW disposal, which is vital for control of cross infection.…”

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices regarding Awareness of Biomedical Waste Management among Health Care Personnel: A Cross-sectional Survey

“…Such questions are easy to analyze and may achieve a quicker response from participants. 7 The results of present study showed that knowledge regarding BMW management was poor among health care personnel. Very few had excellent knowledge (p <0.05).…”

“…3 Efforts of health care personnel may seem small, but each step taken by them can build a base of sound behavior and thinking, which are necessary for the success of whole scenario. 4,6 They also have an important role in maintaining the environment and protecting it. So, in the present study, an attempt was made to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices among health care personnel toward waste generated.…”