Knowledge and practice of solid healthcare waste management among waste handlers in hospitals in Southern Ghana: a qualitative study

Knowledge and practice of solid healthcare waste management among waste handlers in hospitals in Southern Ghana: a qualitative study

Abstract Background Despite Ghana's healthcare waste management guidelines, improper solid waste management remains a public health concern. This study sought to assess the knowledge, and practices of waste handlers involved in solid healthcare waste management in selected health facilities in...

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Main Authors: Michael Affordofe, Emilia A. Udofia, Enoch Akyeampong, Francis Ofosu Koranteng, Prudence Tettey, Paul K. Botwe, Theresah Andoh, Elijah Kwasi Peprah, Hope Yaw Attah, Philip Tabong, Godfred Boateng, Reginald Quansah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Solid healthcare waste
Waste handlers
Medical waste handlers
Knowledge and practices
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21874-6
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