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Assessing Healthcare Waste Management Practices among Healthcare Workers in Medical Facilities

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  • Mane
  • Das
  • Hasan
  • Sharma

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Healthcare waste management (HCWM) is a crucial component of community well-being and environmental safety. Inefficient HCWM practices in medical facilities lead to significant health and ecological risks, necessitating an evaluation of current practices among healthcare workers (HCWs). Despite the recognition of these risks, there is a gap between the knowledge HCWs have about waste management protocols and their actual practices in waste segregation, disposal, and handling. The objective of the research is to estimate HCWM practices among HCWs in medical facilities, focusing on their knowledge, activities, and customs concerning waste segregation, storage, and disposal. A cross-sectional research structure was engaged, involving a survey of healthcare professionals, incorporating doctors, nurses, and lab analysts, in particular medical institutions. Data were gathered through structured questionnaires and direct surveillance, concentrated on waste segregation, storage, transportation, and disposal. Statistical analysis, such as descriptive statistics, Correlation analysis, and Chi-Square Test is utilized to assess the variables including knowledge score, attitude score, practice compliance, segregation practices, hazardous waste handling and safe disposal practice. Although HCWs are generally aware of HCWM protocols, practical implementation remains inconsistent due to resource limitations, lack of training, and weak policy enforcement. Enhancing training programs, improving resource availability, and implementing stringent policies are critical for improving HCWM practices in medical facilities.

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Handle: RePEc:dbk:health:v:1:y:2022:i::p:104:id:104
DOI: 10.56294/hl2022104
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