KAP study about biomedical waste management practices among dental practitioners in urban area of Andhra Pradesh
Journal Title: Journal of Dental Specialities - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction Bio Medical Waste BMW management is an integral part of any health care system Proper handling storage transportation and safe disposal will prevent the chances of nosocomial infections not only among healthcare personnel but also in patients and their relatives visiting the centreObjectiveTo assess the knowledge attitude and practices about BMW handling among dental practitioners in an urban area of Andhra Pradesh Materials and MethodA hospital based cross sectional study was conducted in Kurnool urban area from September 2017 to January 2018 A total of 360 dental practitioners were present in the study area out of which 320 agreed and gave consent for participation in the study A pre validated questionnaire was used for the study Details regarding sociodemographic factors and on knowledge attitude and practices about biomedical waste management practice were incorporated ResultsAs per the knowledge about the biomedical waste management 434 had excellent knowledge 338 good 194 moderate knowledge regarding the BMW management ConclusionContinuing training programs which emphasize on BMW management practices would assist in improving the present situation of safe handling and disposal of health care wasteKeywords Biomedical waste Knowledge Attitude Practice
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Krishnaveni Marella
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- DOI 10.18231/2393-9834.2018.0015
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