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September 10, 2025

Awareness, Attitude, and Practices regarding Bio-medical Waste Management among Sanitary Staff (Waste Handlers) Working in a Tertiary Care Hospital

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AAAnju Damu AdeVGVisweswara Rao GuthiCVChandrasekhar Vallepalli

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Overview

Cross-sectional study assesses knowledge and attitudes about bio-medical waste management among waste handlers, indicating a need for improved practices.

Key Points

  • Knowledge about bio-medical waste management was satisfactory, with 84.7% of sanitary staff demonstrating awareness.
  • Training in bio-medical waste management was extensive, as 97% had received it before joining the hospital.
  • Most participants understood the hazards of bio-medical waste, with 89.4% recognizing its dangers.
  • Periodic evaluations and continued training are crucial for enhancing waste management practices among staff.

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Ade et al. (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c19aad9b7b07f3a061c429https://doi.org/10.47310/hjcmph.2023.v04i02.005
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