KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES REGARDING BIOMEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT AMONG NURSES OF HAYATABAD MEDICAL COMPLEX (MTI) PESHAWAR KPK PAKISTAN

Abstract

This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and practices of nurses regarding biomedical waste management at Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar.

Methodology: A total of 104 nurses were selected using simple random sampling, and data were collected through an adoptive questionnaire.

Result: The analysis, conducted using SPSS, revealed that 71.7% of the participants possessed good knowledge of biomedical waste management, while 69.61% practiced it safely. Nurses with more than six years of experience and those working in ICU wards displayed higher levels of knowledge and safer practices.

Conclusion: The overall practice level of biomedical waste management did not meet the desired safety standards. These findings highlight the need for continuous education and training programs to enhance the safe handling of biomedical waste.