TITLE:
Knowledge and Practice of Healthcare Waste Management among Healthcare Workers in Maiduguri Metropolis
AUTHORS:
Chukwuemeka Martins Alozie
KEYWORDS:
Healthcare Waste Management, Healthcare Workers, Healthcare Facility/Hospital, Segregation, Knowledge, Practice, Waste Disposal, Hazard, Segregation, Maiduguri Metropolis Borno State
JOURNAL NAME:
Occupational Diseases and Environmental Medicine,
Vol.13 No.3,
July
4,
2025
ABSTRACT: This study investigates the knowledge and practices of healthcare waste management (HCWM) among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria. Using a cross-sectional survey of 318 HCWs across five major healthcare facilities, the study assesses their knowledge of HCWM regulations, waste segregation, disposal methods, and PPE use, and observes their actual practices related to these areas. The findings reveal discrepancies between knowledge and practice, with some HCW groups exhibiting higher knowledge levels but gaps in practical application. The study highlights the need for targeted training, improved infrastructure, and stricter policy enforcement to enhance HCWM in the region.