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Investigating Knowledge, Attitude and Health Care Waste Management by Health Workers in a Nigerian Tertiary Health Institution

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  • E. Ezeoke Uchechukwu
  • I. Babatunde
  • C. Ndu Anne

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INTRODUCTION- Inadequate knowledge and practice of health care waste management by health workers may have serious health consequences and a significant impact on the environment.OBJECTIVE- The purpose of the study was to ascertain the knowledge, attitude and practice of hospital waste management among health workers in Enugu.METHODS- A cross sectional descriptive survey was carried out among 115 health workers at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaire, and was analysed using SPSS version 21. Statistical significance of association between variables was assessed using Chi-square test at p<0.05. Ethical clearance was obtained from the Research Ethics Committee of UNTHRESULTS- All 115 respondents returned the completed questionnaires. Sixty (52.2%) were females and fifty five (47.8%) were males. The mean age of respondents was 31.7 ±11.8 years. Ninety three (80.9%) had heard of hospital waste management, 95 (83%) were aware that hospital waste is classified into hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Ninety nine (86.1%) were aware of waste segregation, only 25(21.7%) dispose medical waste in specified color coded container always. Majority 90 (78.3%) use latex gloves when handling waste.CONCLUSION- Most of the respondents knew what health care waste management means (HCWM), but very few practiced appropriate health care waste management. Health education and training is recommended for the health care workers periodically and regularly.

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  • E. Ezeoke Uchechukwu & I. Babatunde & C. Ndu Anne, 2017. "Investigating Knowledge, Attitude and Health Care Waste Management by Health Workers in a Nigerian Tertiary Health Institution," Global Journal of Health Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 9(4), pages 222-222, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:gjhsjl:v:9:y:2017:i:4:p:222
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    1. Um e Hani & Ilyas Hussain Sarfaraz, 2021. "Reviewing Clinical Waste Management Under The Legislative Framework In Pakistan: Practices And Challenges," Journal of Wastes and Biomass Management (JWBM), Zibeline International Publishing, vol. 3(2), pages 69-76, August.

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    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
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