Volume : IV, Issue : IV, April - 2014

Knowledge on Bio–Medical Waste Management among Axillary Nurse Midwives – Determining Factors

Prof. Pravati Tripathy

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 Biomedical waste management has become a important section in medical services. All the health professional including ANMs working in hospital sector be awarded and work towards effective management of biomedical waste. This study intended to assess the knowledge and explore associated factors for appropriate knowledge among ANMs. The study was conducted at a medical college hospital, Bhubaneswar. Sample sizes of 30 ANMs were selected conveniently. A self–structured questioner was prepared to assess their knowledge and factors associated for this. The mean knowledge score was 45.36. Age and experience found not to be the associated factors rather qualification was associated with level of knowledge. Like other health workers, we must strengthen ANMs to function effectively & contribute significantly to the health profession.

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Prof. Pravati Tripathy Knowledge on Bio-Medical Waste Management among Axillary Nurse Midwives – Determining Factors Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.IV, Issue. IV

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