Study Of Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Regarding Biomedical Waste Management Among Healthcare Personnel In Gazipur, Bangladesh
Study Of Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Regarding Biomedical Waste Management Among Healthcare Personnel In Gazipur, Bangladesh Shubhra Bhattacharjee1 , Bohnni Saha2 1 Target Australia, Giant Business Tower, Level – 7, Plot Nos – 3 & 3(A), Jashim Uddin Avenue, Sector – 3, Uttara Model Town, Dhaka – 1230. Bangladesh. 2 International Business Department , Dhaka University, Bangladesh. ABSTRACT: Background: Biomedical waste is known as the second dangerous waste in the world that needs to be properly managed. Inadequate and improper technique may cause serious health hazard and environmental pollution. The study aimed to determine the status of knowledge, attitude and practices regarding biomedical waste management among healthcare personnel of Bangladesh. Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out in Gazipur Sadar Hospital of Bangladesh. Total 91 randomly selected healthcare personnel including 22 doctors, 45 nurses, 10 attenders and 14 housekeepin...