KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICES OF ANTI-NEOPLASTIC DRUG WASTE DISPOSAL IN TERTIARY HOSPITALS OF KARACHI
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Anti-neoplastic drugs, waste management, tertiary hospitals
Abstract
Background: In order to attain persistent environmental sustainability and safeguard public health, it is imperative to implement suitable management practices for healthcare waste. Consequently, healthcare personnel must be adequately trained in the proper handling of chemical waste arising from anti-neoplastic chemotherapy, as it presents potential risks to the well-being of both staff members, patients, and the surrounding environment.
Aims: The aim of this study is to assess the level of knowledge and attitudes regarding waste management practices for anti-neoplastic drugs in tertiary hospitals located in Karachi.
Methods: A questionnaire was developed with the purpose of assessing individuals' knowledge and awareness regarding the management of anti-neoplastic waste. Data was obtained from the oncology departments of all the hospitals involved in the study. A comprehensive analysis was undertaken to summarize the findings of the survey.
Results: The findings indicate a notable deficiency in the participants' understanding of appropriate management of waste contaminated with anti-neoplastic drugs, as well as their attitudes towards the utilization of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). When queried about the proper disposal of waste products contaminated with anti-neoplastic drugs, only 22% of the respondents expressed agreement with the necessity of segregating and individually packaging all the contaminated materials.
Conclusion: The findings of this survey provide evidence in favor of implementing a more extensive waste management programme that would be sustained through regular training and supervision.
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Usman Ghani Farooqi
Baqai Institute of Health Management Sciences, Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Fahad Ahmed Khan
Baqai Institute of Health Management Sciences, Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Paras Ali
Baqai Institute of Health Management Sciences, Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Farhan Salik
Baqai Institute of Health Management Sciences, Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Dileep Kumar
Baqai Institute of Health Management Sciences, Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Mansoor Ali
Baqai Institute of Health Management Sciences, Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Ramesh Kumar
Baqai Institute of Health Management Sciences, Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Riaz Hussain
Baqai Institute of Health Management Sciences, Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Wazir Ahmed
Baqai Institute of Health Management Sciences, Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Shumaila
Baqai Institute of Health Management Sciences, Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Noureen Huma
Baqai Institute of Health Management Sciences, Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan.