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September 27, 2025Indian Journal of Public Health Research & DevelopmentOpen Access

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Biomedical Waste Management among Intern Doctors at a Tertiary Care Centre in Eastern India

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MKMoumita KunduKPC Medical College and HospitalSKSubha Sankha KunduKPC Medical College and Hospital

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Cross-sectional study assesses KAP regarding biomedical waste management among intern doctors, indicating training needs.

Key Points

  • Intern doctors exhibited moderate knowledge levels on biomedical waste management, showing robust understanding of sharps disposal.
  • Only 29.5% of interns participated in audits, reflecting low engagement in practices linked to effective biomedical waste management.
  • Attitudes towards biomedical waste management were generally positive, with 93.5% recognizing the importance of safe disposal.
  • Significant gaps were noted in specific knowledge areas, highlighting the need for targeted training programs tailored to enhance practices.

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Kundu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d7be62eebfec0fc5237a53https://doi.org/10.37506/7nhph043
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