KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES REGARDING BIOMEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT AMONGST DOCTOR�S NURSES , TECHNICIAN�S  OF OT & ICU � A PRE & POST INTERVENTION ANALYSIS.

Dr Abhilekh Jain; Dr Vaishali waindeskar; Dr Prashant Sharma; Dr Perwez Khan; Dr Sheetal Songir

Volume : V, Issue : VII, July - 2016

KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES REGARDING BIOMEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT AMONGST DOCTOR�S NURSES , TECHNICIAN�S OF OT & ICU � A PRE & POST INTERVENTION ANALYSIS.

Dr Abhilekh Jain, Dr Vaishali Waindeskar, Dr Prashant Sharma, Dr Perwez Khan, Dr Sheetal Songir

Abstract :

Aim : To conduct a pre and post intervention analysis of knowledge attitude and practices regarding biomedical waste management amongst doctor�s nurses , technician�s of ot & icu Methodology: Study was carried on the doctors, staff nurse, technicians, working in OT & ICU of PCMS & RC Bhopal 750 bedded Tertiary care hospital .Scientifically designed questionnaire was distributed to the doctors, nurses and technicians of OT & ICU, were explained about the questions & responses were marked . Results.: The results of questionnaire analysis before intervention session shows that doctors, nurses and technicians had least knowledge about rules & regulations of biomedical waste management ie, 10%,7.5% and 5% respectively, As shown in table 3.Also knowledge about practices regarding BIO MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT at institute level was 32.5%,27.5% and 30% in doctors, nurses and technicians respectively. Knowledge about fundamentals of BIO MEDICAL WASTEM found good in doctors(64%), nurses(41%) and technicians(46%). The results of questionnaire analysis after intervention session shows that doctors, nurses and technicians scores improved significantly in all aspects of knowledge. Conclusion: Knowledge regarding biomedical waste management plays a key role in safe disposal of biomedical waste .Proper intervention through training programmes at regular time interval has global influence on safe biomedical waste management practices. Training programmes not only increase knowledge and awareness among health care professionals but also develops sense of responsibility which reflects in their attitude and practices.