Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Health Professionals on the Management of Biomedical Waste

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Cross-sectional study assesses knowledge and practices of health professionals in managing biomedical waste, indicating significant training gaps.

The lack of specific training on biomedical waste management was evident, with 84% of health professionals reporting no training.
About 50.5% of respondents were unaware of the regulatory waste storage time, highlighting a critical knowledge gap.
The study involved 246 health agents from 10 institutions, revealing that 98.5% recognized the public health risks of biomedical waste.
Despite awareness, improper disposal practices, such as liquid waste being dumped in latrines, were prevalent.

Noel et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study assesses knowledge and practices of health professionals in managing biomedical waste, indicating significant training gaps.