Assessment of the waste management practices in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, Anambra state Department:Environmental Health Science By: godstimearinze Project ID: 7413 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractBackground: This study addresses a crucial issue related to waste management, particularly in healthcare settings in Anambra State, Nigeria. Effective waste management is indeed essential for environmental protection and public health, especially considering the challenges posed by various types of waste, including medical waste and the impacts of events like the COVID-19 pandemic. The involvement of authorities like the Anambra State Waste Management Authority (ASWAMA) is vital in addressing these challenges and ensuring better waste management practices for the benefit of the community. Objectives: The study aimed to assess the knowledge of waste management, examine healthcare workers’ perception of its management and determine waste management practices in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra state. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used. Results: The study focused on healthcare workers, mostly doctors, nurses, medical laboratory scientists, pharmacists, radiographers and physiotherapists in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra state. This revealed that they have good knowledge of waste management, with 87.7% having good perception towards it, but however, there should be more need for education on waste management and hygiene around the hospital. Conclusion: The findings from this study revealed that majority of the healthcare workers are unaware of the modern and standard methods utilized in hospital waste management practice as they have not undergone in-service training on medical waste management even though they exhibit good knowledge and practice of the subject matter. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Environmental Health Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Rodents infestation, its effects on human health and the control measures - case study of Onyedega community Ibaji local government Kogi state»A study of solid waste generation management practices and its impact on the environment - case study of University of Maiduguri»The effects of improper solid waste disposal on the health of inhabitants of Pandogarirafi local overnment area of Niger state»The causes of the high prevalence of typhoid fever among the students of college of health sciences and technology, Idah lga, Kogi state»The importance of family planning on child spacing in Kagara community, Niger state»Assessment on the implication of poor construction drainage system on the environment in Kogi state college of health sciences and technology»Health and safety measures in an industrial setting»Assessment of diarrhea in children 0-5 years at the General Hospital Idah, Kogi state»Attitude of parents toward polio immunization»A study on the negative effects of pesticide on the health of people of Umuegara Community, Ohaukwu, Ebonyi state»Process of package water production and its hygienic practice - case study of Betlad Global Serve Venture»Assessment of noise pollution in Mr Ajifah rice mill industry in Ega - its effect on human health and control in Idah local government area, Kogi state»Investigation on effect of poor excreta disposal in Okposhi Eshi community Ngbo Ohaukwu local government area of Ebonyi state»Effect of improper disposal of industrial solid waste on man and his environment - case study of Parapo slaughter slab in Ilaje local goveernment area of Ondo state»Impact of pollution - its cause and effect on the environment