Knowledge and Practices for Hazardous Waste Management among Dental Health Care Workers in India (original) (raw)
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Introduction: Dental profession has expanded considerably, leading to a significant contribution to the production of biomedical waste (BMW). Hence, dentists ought to possess adequate knowledge about BMW management. Aim: This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices about BMW management among private dental practitioners of Pune city. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey was conducted among 200 dentists of Pune. A closedended, validated, pretested questionnaire comprising four sections with questions on demographics, knowledge, attitude, and practice of BMW management was distributed among 200 private practitioners. The results were expressed as numbers and percentage for each question. Results: Of 200 dentists, 112 completely filled questionnaires were obtained. It was found that 94.6% of dentists were aware of the BMW management legislation; however, only 81.2% had registered with local BMW management service agency. 100% of dentis...
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Awareness and Practices of Dental Care Waste Management Among Dental Practitioners In Chennai City
Journal of Contemporary Dentistry, 2011
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Awareness-Knowledge and Practices of Dental Waste Management among Private Practitioners
Kathmandu University medical journal (KUMJ)
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Dental Waste Management Among Dental Practitioners in Chitwan
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The journal of contemporary dental practice, 2018
Aim: The present study aimed to obtain information about knowledge, execution, and attitude toward biomedical waste (BMW) and its management. Materials and methods: In the present study, a self-administered closed-ended questionnaire was designed to conduct a crosssectional survey. It was distributed among 614 dentists (institution associated or private practitioners) in the cities of North India. The questionnaire comprised 36 questions regarding knowledge, execution, and attitude toward BMW and its management. Frequency distribution and chi-square test along with paired t-test were used to compare the data obtained between the private practitioners and institution-associated dentists. Results: The study showed that 80% private practitioners were aware of the categories of BMW as compared with 100% of institution-associated dentists. However, 41% dentists associated with institution were disposing the chemical waste directly into sewer and a surprising high number of private practitioners were discarding directly without any treatment. Furthermore, regarding the mandatory maintenance of BMW records, 100% institution-associated respondents were aware, whereas only 6.5% private practitioners knew about it. Regarding BMW management not frequently being followed, 78% of private practitioners believed extra burden as the reason. Conclusion: Most of the dentists had adequate knowledge regarding BMW policies and its management. Although it was being practiced in mostly all the institutes on a regular basis, the majority of private practitioners were not practicing it due to various reasons, such as financial burden, lack of availability of service, and poor attitude toward its management.
2015
Results: Significant findings are seen in level of knowledge for color coding of general waste from colleges ( P < 0.05), types of BMW (P < 0.05), agencies which regulate BMW (P < 0.05) and color code of BMW, which are to be sterilized, disinfected (P < 0.05). In Level of Attitude, for infectious waste which should be sterilized before shredding and disposal (P < 0.05), labeling of the container before filling it with waste ( P < 0.01). In level of practice for BMW color coding segregation (P < 0.001), following color coding disposal of BMW (P < 0.01) and statements about hazardous waste kept in the container (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Waste should be segregated and disposed of properly to protect the environment and to prevent emergence, occurrence and re-occurrence of various diseases.
Journal of dental research and scientific development, 2014
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Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry, 2014
Objectives: Proper handling, treatment and disposal of biomedical wastes are important elements in any health care setting. Not much attention has been paid to the management of Biomedical Waste (BMW) in recent years, in dental colleges and hospitals in India. The present systematic review was conducted to assess knowledge and awareness regarding BMW management among staff and students of dental teaching institutions in India. Material and Methods: A systematic review of relevant cross-sectional studies was conducted regarding BMW management in India in dental teaching institutions in India. Six studies were finally included in the present review after conducting both electronic and manual search like Pubmed, EMBASE etc. and after making necessary exclusions. Potential biases were addressed and relevant data was extracted by the concerned investigators. Results: Six studies were finally included in the review. Colour coding of wastes was not done by 67% of the subjects in one of the studies conducted in Haryana. Almost all the subjects agreed to the fact that exposure to hazardous health care waste can result in disease or infection in another study. According to another study reports, none of the respondents was able to list the legislative act regarding BMW when asked. Conclusions: The results of the present review showed that knowledge and awareness level of subjects was inadequate and there is considerable variation in practice and management regarding BMW. There is a great need for continuing education and training programmes to be conducted in dental teaching institutions in India.