ArticleCureus2023
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Biomedical Waste Management Among Doctors and Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Puducherry: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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Abstract
Background Biomedical waste (BMW) management is an important practice that has to be followed by all healthcare workers (HCW) in health centres. COVID-19 had become a global threat, and the spread of the infection had increased drastically. Healthcare workers were already involved in managing COVID-19 patients. It is essential to have adequate knowledge, attitude and good practices among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 period. Hence, the present study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of COVID-19 biomedical waste management among doctors and nurses working in a private tertiary care centre in Puducherry. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of BMW management among doctors and nurses who were working during the COVID-19 period. A total of 384 samples were recruited, and the study was conducted for a period of four months. Data were collected from a pre-validated, pre-tested questionnaire that assessed the knowledge, attitude and practices of biomedical waste management. Further analysis was done using Microsoft (MS) Excel (Microsoft
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