Health-care waste management practices: The case of Ho Teaching Hospital in Ghana.

ABSTRACT: Approximately 15% of wastes generated in hospitals is hazardous. Improper handling of this waste renders the remaining fraction infectious which is perilous to the health of hospital workers, patients, visitors and even communities. Sufficient data on medical waste management practices particularly in low-income countries such as Ghana is required for effective monitoring and policy making. This study sought to assess the waste generation rates, waste management practices, frequency of sharp injuries and the knowledge of health-care workers on waste management guidelines in Ho Teaching Hospital in Ghana. Data was collected through observations and questionnaire administration from 100 health-care workers. The results revealed that the total amount of wastes generated was 1.70kg/patient/day

SUBMITTER: Afesi-Dei C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10148100 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature