A cross-sectional study on knowledge, attitude and practice of biomedical waste management by health care personnel in a tertiary care hospital of Agartala, Tripura
Journal Title: National Journal of Research in Community Medicine - Year 2016, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Introduction: Biomedical waste (BMW) management has recently emerged an issue of major concern not only to hospitals but also to others. Inadequate and inappropriate knowledge of handling of healthcare waste may have serious health consequences and significant impact on the environment as well. Objective: To assess knowledge, attitude and practices of health personnel regarding BMW management. Methodology: Present study was conducted among 310 health personnel (doctors, nursing staff, lab technicians and sanitary staffs vis. ward boys, ward girls, sweepers/ handlers and OT technicians) in Tripura medical college & Dr. BRAM teaching hospital, Agartala for a period of two months (March-April 2016). The questionnaire used as study tool had 2 parts - Part 1: socio-demographic characteristics. Part 2: questions on knowledge, attitude and practices about BMW management. Results: Most of the study participants were nurses 150 (48.4%), followed by doctors 86 (27.7%). 75.6% doctors, 87.3% nurses have good knowledge and almost all staffs have good attitude regarding BMW management. 80.2% doctors, 88.7% nurses had good practices, followed by lab technician 70% and ward boy/girls (68.2%). Knowledge and attitude of health personnel has statistically significant relation with practice of BMW management. The findings were reiterated during focus group discussion where it was learnt that health care personnel has good knowledge and attitude about BMW management. Conclusion: Health care personnel have good knowledge and attitude about BMW management. This can be utilized to improve the practices regarding BMW management at tertiary care hospitals to avoid hazards rising due to healthcare waste. However, periodic training of sanitary staff on BMW management needs to be emphasised to have a significant impact on BMW disposal and practices.
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Nabarun Karmakar, Shib Sekhar Datta, Anjan Datta, Kaushik Nag, Partha Bhattacharjee
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