Assessment of biomedical waste management practices and associated factors among healthcare workers in Vijayapur, Karnataka
Background: Biomedical waste management (BMWM) is essential for preventing the spread of infections, protecting public health, and minimizing environmental contamination. Despite regulations in India, improper handling remains a concern, particularly in healthcare facilities. Objectives: To assess b...
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| author | Shivanand Gundalli Saeed M. Yendigeri Naveen Kumar Patidar Kiran Kumar Akka Mayuri M. Palmate |
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| description | Background: Biomedical waste management (BMWM) is essential for preventing the spread of infections, protecting public health, and minimizing environmental contamination. Despite regulations in India, improper handling remains a concern, particularly in healthcare facilities. Objectives: To assess biomedical waste management practices and associated factors among healthcare workers at RKM Hospital and private laboratories in Vijayapur, Karnataka. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2024 involving 100 healthcare workers selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire and observational checklists. The data were cleaned, coded, and analyzed using Epi-Data version 4.6 and SPSS version 20. Logistic regression analysis was performed, with a p-value of <0.05 considered significant. Results: The study included 100 respondents, 60% of whom were male and 44% aged under 25 years. About 90% received BMWM training, and 97% had access to color-coded bins. Compliance rates for glove usage, waste segregation, and hand hygiene were 94%, 96%, and 98%, respectively. However, 32% reported delays in disposing of infectious waste. Conclusion: Education, training, and infrastructure significantly influence BMWM practices. Addressing delays in waste disposal, enhancing guideline availability, and improving working conditions are crucial for effective BMWM. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4ff2c500dcb045708d679c7c1928f5d22025-08-20T03:17:09ZengAl Ameen Medical CollegeAl Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences0974-11432025-04-011802122126Assessment of biomedical waste management practices and associated factors among healthcare workers in Vijayapur, KarnatakaShivanand Gundalli0Saeed M. Yendigeri1Naveen Kumar Patidar2Kiran Kumar Akka3Mayuri M. Palmate4Department of Pathology, PM Medical College and Hospital, Choparda, Junagadh-362001, Gujarat, IndiaDepartment of Pathology, Al-Ameen Medical College and Hospital, Athani Road, Vijayapura-586108, Karnataka, IndiaDepartment of Microbiology, PM Medical College and Hospital, Choparda, Junagadh-362001, Gujarat, IndiaDepartment of Biochemistry, Ananya College of Medicine and Research, KIRC Campus, Ahmedabad Mehsana High Way, Kalol-382721, Gujarat, IndiaDepartment of Biochemistry, Maharashtra Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Ambajogai Road, Latur-413531, Maharashtra, IndiaBackground: Biomedical waste management (BMWM) is essential for preventing the spread of infections, protecting public health, and minimizing environmental contamination. Despite regulations in India, improper handling remains a concern, particularly in healthcare facilities. Objectives: To assess biomedical waste management practices and associated factors among healthcare workers at RKM Hospital and private laboratories in Vijayapur, Karnataka. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2024 involving 100 healthcare workers selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire and observational checklists. The data were cleaned, coded, and analyzed using Epi-Data version 4.6 and SPSS version 20. Logistic regression analysis was performed, with a p-value of <0.05 considered significant. Results: The study included 100 respondents, 60% of whom were male and 44% aged under 25 years. About 90% received BMWM training, and 97% had access to color-coded bins. Compliance rates for glove usage, waste segregation, and hand hygiene were 94%, 96%, and 98%, respectively. However, 32% reported delays in disposing of infectious waste. Conclusion: Education, training, and infrastructure significantly influence BMWM practices. Addressing delays in waste disposal, enhancing guideline availability, and improving working conditions are crucial for effective BMWM.https://ajms.alameenmedical.org/ArticlePDFs/9%20AJMS%20V18.N2.2025%20p%20122-126.pdfbiomedical waste managementhealthcare workerscompliancetrainingwaste disposal |
| spellingShingle | Shivanand Gundalli Saeed M. Yendigeri Naveen Kumar Patidar Kiran Kumar Akka Mayuri M. Palmate Assessment of biomedical waste management practices and associated factors among healthcare workers in Vijayapur, Karnataka Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences biomedical waste management healthcare workers compliance training waste disposal |
| title | Assessment of biomedical waste management practices and associated factors among healthcare workers in Vijayapur, Karnataka |
| title_full | Assessment of biomedical waste management practices and associated factors among healthcare workers in Vijayapur, Karnataka |
| title_fullStr | Assessment of biomedical waste management practices and associated factors among healthcare workers in Vijayapur, Karnataka |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessment of biomedical waste management practices and associated factors among healthcare workers in Vijayapur, Karnataka |
| title_short | Assessment of biomedical waste management practices and associated factors among healthcare workers in Vijayapur, Karnataka |
| title_sort | assessment of biomedical waste management practices and associated factors among healthcare workers in vijayapur karnataka |
| topic | biomedical waste management healthcare workers compliance training waste disposal |
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