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June 12, 2026Open Access

Assessing the knowledge and practices of healthcare workers at Osun State University Teaching Hospital (OSUTH) regarding healthcare waste management

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OOOlabosoye Peter OladejiOAOlowolafe Tubosun AlexOAOlanrewaju John Adedayo

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Overview

Randomized trial assesses knowledge and practices on healthcare waste management in healthcare workers, suggesting targeted training is needed.

Key Points

  • The study aims to assess the knowledge and practices of healthcare workers regarding healthcare waste management at Osun State University Teaching Hospital.
  • A total of 500 healthcare workers were interviewed.
  • Data was collected using a structured questionnaire.
  • 70.2% of respondents had good knowledge regarding healthcare waste management.
  • 48.6% exhibited a positive attitude towards waste management practices.
  • 61% of participants demonstrated a good level of practice in waste management.

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Oladeji et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2ba3748101cf8926f02173https://doi.org/10.58614/jahsm564
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