ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2025
A Pilot Study Exploring the Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Employees Handling Healthcare Waste in Selected Healthcare Risk Waste Facilities in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has increased healthcare waste (HCW) across the globe, giving rise to new challenges such as illegal dumping of medical waste, and an increased risk to hazardous waste exposure such as blood and body fluids that could cause diseases. The study aimed to determine factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection among employees handling medical waste in selected healthcare risk waste (HCRW) facilities in Johannesburg, South Africa. The pilot study followed a cross-sectional design, where self-administered questionnaires were used to collect data on occupation-related risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 among HCW handlers working in waste generation, transportation, and final disposal. A total of 33 participants selected from eight HCRW facilities participated in the study. The analysis showed that 21.9% (
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