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标题：Knowledge, Attitude & Practices regarding Biomedical Waste Management amongst Nursing Staff of Khaja Banda Nawaz Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalburgi, Karnataka
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作者：Amrutha Swati Indupalli ; Kaviraj Motakpalli ; Purushottam A. Giri 等
期刊名称：National Journal of Community Medicine
印刷版ISSN：0976-3325
电子版ISSN：2229-6816
出版年度：2015
卷号：6
期号：4
页码：562-565
出版社：National Journal of Community Medicine
摘要："Context: Globally 18 to 64% of healthcare institutions are reported to have unsatisfactory Bio-Medical Waste Management (BMWM) facilities. Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding biomedical waste management of hospital nursing staff Method: A hospital based cross-sectional study was carried out amongst 100 nursing staff working in Khaja Banda Nawaz Institute of Medical Sciences, Hospital Kalburgi. Result: Majority had knowledge regarding 92% colour coding , 77% sources of bio-medical waste, 75% steps in its management and 68% diseases transmitted through it and 91% had positive attitude towards biomedical waste management. Among practices (90%) are using needle hub cutter for needles and syringes and (84%) segregation of bio-medical waste and (81%) following personal protective measures at their work place. Conclusion: The overall knowledge, attitude and practice regarding bio-medical waste management among the study participants were found to be average. Knowledge was poor regarding correct categories of BMW. Only 57% are maintaining bio-medical waste record at their work place. It is recommended to have strict supervision by the administrative personnel and periodical reorientation on biomedical waste management guidelines. "
关键词：Knowledge; Attitude; Practice; Bio-medical waste management; Nursing staff