Batna Journal of Medical Sciences
Volume 13, Numéro 6, Pages 493-498
2026-07-01
Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Regarding Bio-medical Waste Management Among Healthcare Personnel In A Tertiary Care Hospital, Thiruvallur District – A Cross-sectional Study
Authors : Sudhakaran Sivaanusuya . Sivaji Hemavathe . Yohidhasan Renju .
Abstract
Introduction The Substantial amount of biomedical waste generated from health-care facilities is a major threats to public health and the environment if not segregated and treated. As Healthcare personnel directly involved in handling of waste like generation, segregation, transportation, everyone must have adequate knowledge, positive attitude and good practices about the various steps in waste management to prevent health hazards and contamination. Despite the Biomedical waste management rules, there is a gap in awareness and also there is a compliance among health care workers Objective To assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) regarding Biomedical waste (BMW) management among Healthcare Personnel (HCP) in a Tertiary care hospital in Thiruvallur district and to find factors associated with KAP scores. Materials & Methods A hospital based cross sectional study was conducted among 120 healthcare personnel including, Doctors, Staff nurses, Lab technicians and Cleaning staffs at VELS medical college and hospital, Thiruvallur district, from October 2025 to February 2026 . Participants who are working in this institute for more than 6 months and gave consent to participate were selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected through face-face interview method using a pre-tested, semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire after obtaining informed consent and ethical clearance from VELS medical college and hospital. Data entry was made in Microsoft excel 2010 and analysis was done using SPSS version 20.0. Descriptive statistics and chi-square test were applied with statistical significant level of p<0.05. Results Among the total study participants of healthcare personnel, majority of participants were female 70.8%, 83.3% were adequately knowledgeable, 66.7% shows a favourable attitude, and 61.7% followed proper biomedical waste management practices in the study settings. More than 90% participants were aware of colour coded bins, hazards of improper disposal and the usage of personal protective equipment. Only 60% were vaccinated against hepatitis B infection. Duration of experiences and qualifications are being significantly associated with better KAP scores (P vale <0.001) Conclusion Although they have good knowledge on biomedical waste management, deficiencies in attitude and practices were evident, particularly among cleaning staff and laboratory technicians. To enhance biomedial waste management practices in health care settings, there should be regular training programs, continuous monitoring and strengthening of occupational safety equipment.
Keywords
Awareness ; Attitude ; Biomedical waste ; Healthcare personnel ; Practices
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