Engaged environmental health officers assessment in the management of health care waste at primary health care centres in brass lga bayelsa state, nigeria

ABSTRACT Aim/Objectives: This study investigates healthcare waste management in Primary Health Care centers across Brass Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, with a focus on the role of Environmental Health Officers (EHOs).

Methods

Descriptive research design was employed to select the respondents for this study.

Results

The age range among the respondents was more 26-35yrs (46.2%) compare to the least age with (9.6%) and those with master’s degree of 7.7%. Respondents with professional certificate in environmental health were 90.4% having years of experience of 1-5years (42.3%) respectively. Findings from this study indicate insufficient EHO staffing, limited retraining, and significant challenges in waste segregation and handling, with 81% of respondents acknowledging systemic barriers.