Knowledge, attitude and practices of paramedical workers and support staff in a private tertiary care hospital regarding biomedical waste management

Ashwini, S; Hiremath, Bhavana R.

doi:10.5455/ijmsph.2017.1060901062017

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“…Makhura et al [ 12 ] also had a majority of females (80.9%) and nurses (84.3%). A study conducted by Ashwini and Hiremath [ 13 ] on biomedical waste management among health workers had a majority of participants with experience ranging from one to 10 years. A study conducted by Dey and Das [ 14 ] found that the majority of the participants were males (64%), and work experience ranged from one to five years (54%).…”

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“…Another study conducted by Makhura et al [ 12 ] shows that almost half of them (47.2%) had adequate knowledge. More than two-thirds (77.8%) of nursing staff had good knowledge, according to the study by Ashwini and Hiremath [ 13 ]. Almost all the above studies show that one-third of the study participants have poor knowledge regarding BMW management.…”

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“…Among doctors, 91% and, among nurses, 81% had a favourable attitude towards biomedical waste management. In the study by Ashwini and Hiremath [ 13 ], 98.8% of the participants had a favourable attitude towards BMW management.…”

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“…Makhura et al [ 12 ] show that 61.8% of healthcare workers were following correct practices regarding biomedical waste management. Ashwini and Hiremath's [ 13 ] study shows that 87.1% of nurses had correct practices.…”

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Biomedical Waste Management Among Doctors and Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Puducherry: A Cross-Sectional Study

Zala,

2023

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BackgroundBiomedical waste (BMW) management is an important practice that has to be followed by all healthcare workers (HCW) in health centres. COVID-19 had become a global threat, and the spread of the infection had increased drastically. Healthcare workers were already involved in managing COVID-19 patients. It is essential to have adequate knowledge, attitude and good practices among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 period. Hence, the present study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of COVID-19 biomedical waste management among doctors and nurses working in a private tertiary care centre in Puducherry. MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of BMW management among doctors and nurses who were working during the COVID-19 period. A total of 384 samples were recruited, and the study was conducted for a period of four months. Data were collected from a prevalidated, pre-tested questionnaire that assessed the knowledge, attitude and practices of biomedical waste management. Further analysis was done using Microsoft (MS) Excel (Microsoft ® Corp., Redmond, WA) and the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software (IBM SPSS Statistics, Armonk, NY). ResultsAmong the 384 participants, 152 (39.6%) had excellent knowledge, 143 (37.2%) had good knowledge and 89 (23.2%) had poor knowledge. Among the 111 doctors, 55 (49.5%) had excellent knowledge, and 36 (32.4%) had good knowledge. Among the 273 nurses, 107 (39.2%) had good knowledge and 97 (35.5%) had excellent knowledge. Of the study participants, 98.2% had a favourable attitude, and 89.6% had favourable practices towards biomedical waste management. Occupation and training received on BMW management were found to be predictors of knowledge regarding biomedical waste management. ConclusionFrom the present study, it is found that the knowledge of biomedical waste management needs to be improved among doctors and nurses, especially in situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, a positive correlation was found between knowledge score and practice score, which states that increasing knowledge regarding biomedical waste management will improve practice towards biomedical waste management. Also, doctors and nurses who had already received training in biomedical waste management were found to have better knowledge than those who had not. Hence, the college administration should do various health education activities and training sessions to enhance biomedical waste management among doctors and nurses working in the hospital.

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Biomedical Waste Management Among Doctors and Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Puducherry: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Navigating Challenges in Biomedical Waste Management in India: A Narrative Review

Dhole,

Bahadure,

Bandre

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Biomedical waste management (BMWM) in India poses significant challenges that demand thorough examination and strategic interventions. As the country's healthcare sector expands rapidly, proper management of biomedical waste becomes increasingly critical to safeguarding public health and environmental integrity. Biomedical waste, encompassing industrial waste, hospital waste, and waste from other healthcare facilities, poses a heightened risk of infection and injury compared to any other form of waste. A lack of understanding regarding safe medical waste disposal practices can be hazardous to one's health as well as the environment. To improve waste management practices in the country, we can suggest effective strategies and recommendations by developing a deeper understanding of the current situation. To manage medical waste effectively, healthcare professionals must be knowledgeable about and have experience with this process. This evaluation study provides a comprehensive overview of current BMWM methods in India, shedding light on the benefits, drawbacks, challenges, and areas for improvement in the healthcare waste management system. Several important facets of BMWM were highlighted by the literature research, including waste segregation, treatment techniques, and disposal options, as well as compliance and regulatory frameworks.

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Knowledge, attitude and practices of paramedical workers and support staff in a private tertiary care hospital regarding biomedical waste management

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Biomedical Waste Management Among Doctors and Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Puducherry: A Cross-Sectional Study

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Biomedical Waste Management Among Doctors and Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Puducherry: A Cross-Sectional Study

Navigating Challenges in Biomedical Waste Management in India: A Narrative Review

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