Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Biomedical Waste Management and Laboratory Safety among Healthcare Workers
Keywords:
Biomedical waste, healthcare workers, laboratory safety, knowledge, attitude, practice, biosafetyAbstract
Background: Biomedical waste management and laboratory safety are critical components of infection control and environmental protection in healthcare facilities. Inadequate knowledge and poor practices among healthcare workers can lead to occupational hazards and disease transmission.
Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding biomedical waste management and laboratory safety among healthcare workers.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted among 210 healthcare workers, including doctors, nurses, laboratory staff, and housekeeping personnel. Data were collected using Google Forms and analyzed using descriptive statistics.
Results: Of the participants, 55% had good knowledge, 70% displayed positive attitudes, and 50% reported good practices regarding biomedical waste management and laboratory safety. While awareness of risks and willingness to attend training were high, consistent adherence to PPE use and segregation protocols was suboptimal.
Conclusion: Healthcare workers show satisfactory knowledge and positive attitudes toward biomedical waste management and laboratory safety; however, gaps in practice remain. Strengthening training, supervision, and regular monitoring is essential to ensure compliance and minimize occupational and environmental risks.
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