Assessment of the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding Biomedical Waste Management amongst Paramedical Staff in a Tertiary Level Health Care Facility

Abstract

-Biomedical waste also known as infectious waste or medical waste. This study was therefore, conducted to understand the awareness amongst the employees as regards to biomedical waste management practices to study the knowledge, attitude and practice of the respondent. The hospital chosen for the study is a premier tertiary level institute in India. This cross sectional study was carried out in Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, CSM Medical University, (Erstwhile KGMU) Lucknow. The study was conducted in 120 hours. 10 doctors and 20 nurses were included in the study. Two groups were made: Group A-Nursing staff (20 nurses, all females) Group B-Doctors (10 Junior Doctors, 8 from Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2 from Paediatrics). 30% of the doctors and 20% nursing staff have more than 70% knowledge about biomedical waste management. 100% doctors and 60% nurses have a positive attitude towards biomedical waste management.