Knowledge, attitude and Practices about Biomedical Waste management among Nursing Professionals of SKIMS Medical College Hospital Bemina-A Cross Sectional study

Abstract

Nursing professionals form the backbone of any hospital. Nurses play a vital role in imparting health services in all level viz, protection, prevention, promotion and treatment. Their level of awareness regarding biomedical wastes can go a long way towards safe disposal of hazardous hospital waste & protect the community from its various adverse effects. In this connection a cross sectional study was done among 50 staff nurses regarding knowledge, attitude and practices regarding biomedical wastes and the results show a higher level of awareness and attitudes as well as practices regarding biomedical waste management except for the injury report which is as low as 30%. The study highlights the importance of training regarding biomedical waste management needs.