KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES REGARDING PREVENTION OF HEPATITIS B, C & HIV AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS RELATED TO HOSPITAL WASTE DISPOSAL OF LAHORE GENERAL HOSPITAL
Background: Waste produced in healthcare may contain infectious material such as hepatitis B, C, and HIV. It carries a risk to healthcare workers if it is managed poorly. Objectives: Our study aims to assess the knowledge and practices regarding the prevention of hepatitis B, C, and HIV among healt...
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Background: Waste produced in healthcare may contain infectious material such as hepatitis B, C, and HIV. It carries a risk to healthcare workers if it is managed poorly. Objectives: Our study aims to assess the knowledge and practices regarding the prevention of hepatitis B, C, and HIV among healthcare workers related to hospital waste disposal. Methodology: It is a cross-sectional descriptive study, with a sample size of 100, conducted among healthcare workers related to hospital waste disposal at Lahore General Hospital. Results: 91% knew about hepatitis B and C. 70% knew it is transmitted via body fluids/blood. 81% knew vaccines prevent it. 71% knew proper disposal of syringes is required for prevention. 58% knew avoiding multiple partners is a method of prevention. 64% had received vaccination for hepatitis B. Regarding AIDS, 78% knew about it. 41% knew that it was a viral disease. 57% knew it is transmitted from unsterilized equipment, and 63% knew it is transmitted from blood/body fluids. 25% had a test for HIV. 88% knew about the color-coding system. 90% wear a head cap, gown, and gloves while handling waste. Conclusions: According to our research, we concluded that those waste management workers who have knowledge about Hepatitis B, C, and HIV and the spread of diseases through hospital waste are cautious about direct contact with the waste, are using protective clothing (masks, gown, gloves, and caps) and are vaccinated.
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| spelling | doaj-art-7d24fcc2a3f04ba0a5904705822e3cb62025-08-20T03:31:14ZengSuperior University Lahore, PakistanInternational Journal of Pharmacy & Integrated Health Sciences2958-16562789-28402024-09-015210.56536/ijpihs.v5i2.157KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES REGARDING PREVENTION OF HEPATITIS B, C & HIV AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS RELATED TO HOSPITAL WASTE DISPOSAL OF LAHORE GENERAL HOSPITALAbdul Hanan0Sania Muneer1Hina Dawood2Nosheen Mustafa3Ammer ud Din Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan.Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan. Ammer ud Din Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan.Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan. Background: Waste produced in healthcare may contain infectious material such as hepatitis B, C, and HIV. It carries a risk to healthcare workers if it is managed poorly. Objectives: Our study aims to assess the knowledge and practices regarding the prevention of hepatitis B, C, and HIV among healthcare workers related to hospital waste disposal. Methodology: It is a cross-sectional descriptive study, with a sample size of 100, conducted among healthcare workers related to hospital waste disposal at Lahore General Hospital. Results: 91% knew about hepatitis B and C. 70% knew it is transmitted via body fluids/blood. 81% knew vaccines prevent it. 71% knew proper disposal of syringes is required for prevention. 58% knew avoiding multiple partners is a method of prevention. 64% had received vaccination for hepatitis B. Regarding AIDS, 78% knew about it. 41% knew that it was a viral disease. 57% knew it is transmitted from unsterilized equipment, and 63% knew it is transmitted from blood/body fluids. 25% had a test for HIV. 88% knew about the color-coding system. 90% wear a head cap, gown, and gloves while handling waste. Conclusions: According to our research, we concluded that those waste management workers who have knowledge about Hepatitis B, C, and HIV and the spread of diseases through hospital waste are cautious about direct contact with the waste, are using protective clothing (masks, gown, gloves, and caps) and are vaccinated. https://ijpihs.pk/index.php/IJPIHS/article/view/157Hazardous wasteMedical waste disposalInfection controlCross infectionOccupational exposure |
| spellingShingle | Abdul Hanan Sania Muneer Hina Dawood Nosheen Mustafa KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES REGARDING PREVENTION OF HEPATITIS B, C & HIV AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS RELATED TO HOSPITAL WASTE DISPOSAL OF LAHORE GENERAL HOSPITAL International Journal of Pharmacy & Integrated Health Sciences Hazardous waste Medical waste disposal Infection control Cross infection Occupational exposure |
| title | KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES REGARDING PREVENTION OF HEPATITIS B, C & HIV AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS RELATED TO HOSPITAL WASTE DISPOSAL OF LAHORE GENERAL HOSPITAL |
| title_full | KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES REGARDING PREVENTION OF HEPATITIS B, C & HIV AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS RELATED TO HOSPITAL WASTE DISPOSAL OF LAHORE GENERAL HOSPITAL |
| title_fullStr | KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES REGARDING PREVENTION OF HEPATITIS B, C & HIV AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS RELATED TO HOSPITAL WASTE DISPOSAL OF LAHORE GENERAL HOSPITAL |
| title_full_unstemmed | KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES REGARDING PREVENTION OF HEPATITIS B, C & HIV AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS RELATED TO HOSPITAL WASTE DISPOSAL OF LAHORE GENERAL HOSPITAL |
| title_short | KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES REGARDING PREVENTION OF HEPATITIS B, C & HIV AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS RELATED TO HOSPITAL WASTE DISPOSAL OF LAHORE GENERAL HOSPITAL |
| title_sort | knowledge and practices regarding prevention of hepatitis b c hiv among healthcare workers related to hospital waste disposal of lahore general hospital |
| topic | Hazardous waste Medical waste disposal Infection control Cross infection Occupational exposure |
| url | https://ijpihs.pk/index.php/IJPIHS/article/view/157 |
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