A Study of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Paramedical Workers Regarding Bio medical Waste Management

DR. ARSHIYA MASOOD; Akansha Gupta; Dr. Pradip Kharya

Volume : V, Issue : I, January - 2016

A Study of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Paramedical Workers Regarding Bio medical Waste Management

Dr. Arshiya Masood, Akansha Gupta, Dr. Pradip Kharya

Abstract :

Introduction: Biomedical waste management has recently emerged as an issue of major public health concern. Risks of infections in health care settings are very high. Proper handling and disposal of waste is of utmost importance. This study was carried out on paramedical workers in Government Medical College, Kannauj with the aims and objectives of 1. To assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of paramedical workers regarding biomedical waste management 2. To provide suggestive measures if required. Materials and Methods: This was a cross sectional study. We included 100 paramedical workers as per convenience after ethical clearance and taking permission of head of institution. The paramedical workers were interviewed after their consent using structured and validated questionnaires. Results: Knowledge, attitude and practices of paramedical workers were found to be unsatisfactory and an intense need to provide training regarding proper handling of bio medical waste was felt.