Healthcare waste management practices and associated factors among healthcare workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Inadequate management of healthcare waste present significant health hazards to healthcare workers, patients, waste handlers, and the whole communities, especially in developing countries. Although various primary studies have been conducted in different countries across the continent, there has been no comprehensive research examining healthcare waste management practices in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Objective

This review aimed to assess healthcare waste management practices and associated factors among healthcare workers in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Methods and materials

This systematic review and meta-analysis were performed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA 20) guidelines. PubMed, Science-Direct, Google Scholar,

SUBMITTER: Berihun G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12517534 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature