A study to assess the knowledge and practice on bio-medical waste management among the health care providers working in PHCs of Bagepalli Taluk with the view to prepare informational booklet

This study is to assess the knowledge and practice on bio-medical waste management among the health care providers working in primary health centres (PHCs) of Bagepalli Taluk with the view to prepare informational booklet. In the present study, health care providers are categorized into four; Senior Health Workers, Junior Health Workers, Laboratory Technicians and Pharmacists. Periodical visits were made to analyze knowledge and practice about bio-medical waste management among health care providers of all PHCs in Bagepalli Taluk using questionnaires. 29% were between the age of 21-30 years and 41-50 years, 26% were between the age group of 31-40 years and 16% were ≥ 51 years. 77 (64%) were females. 85% of were multi-purpose branch health worker/auxiliary nurse midwives, 8% were laboratory technicians, and 7% were pharmacists. The results obtained pointed towards lack of knowledge and awareness towards legislation's on bio-medical waste management even among qualified hospital personnel.