Health Workers’ Practices Regarding Medical Waste Management and it's Health Hazards

Background

Medical waste products refer to any materials generated during healthcare activities that may pose a threat to human health or the environment. These waste products can include a wide range of materials, such as sharps, pathological waste, infectious waste, pharmaceutical waste, and chemical waste. Proper management of medical waste is crucial to prevent the spread of infections, protect healthcare workers, and minimize environmental impact, Effective management of medical waste products is crucial for infection control in healthcare workers healthcare settings. Aim of the study: To assess occupational health hazards among healthcare workers regarding medical waste management. Research design: This study was conducted in Kobry El-kobba Military hospital. Subjects: A convenient sample of (283 healthcare workers) working in the all department at Kobry Elkoba Military Hospital. Tools: 1st tool A structural interview questionnaire Part 1: Demographic characteristics of healthcare workers. Part 2: Knowledge of medical health workers regarding medical waste products management. Part 3: Assessing occupational health hazards among healthcare. 2nd tool: Observational checklist for assessing health practice for medical waste products management among healthcare workers.