Healthcare Waste Management in A Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facility in Hyderabad

Abstract

A Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facility (CBWTF) is a specialized facility designed for the treatment and disposal of waste generated by healthcare establishments. This study investigates the impact of demographic features of waste handlers on their Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) within a Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facility (CBWTF) in Hyderabad. ANOVA test was used to explore whether demographic characteristics play a significant role in shaping KAP among staff in the waste treatment facility. To delve deeper into the relationships between Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices, the Chi-square test was employed to study the association among these variables. The results demonstrated a strong and statistically significant association between these three variables, indicating that variations in one of these aspects likely to be reflected in the others. This suggests a holistic and interconnected approach is needed when designing interventions or strategies to enhance KAP among the CBWTF staff.