Prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection among recyclable waste collectors in Central-West Brazil

Marinho, Thaís Augusto; Lopes, Carmen Luci Rodrigues; Teles, Sheila Araújo; Reis, N.R.S.; Carneiro, Megmar Aparecida dos Santos; Andrade, Andreia Alves de; Martins, Regina Maria Bringel

doi:10.1590/s0074-02762013000400021

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“…Surprisingly, we found that none of our respondents tested positive for antibodies to HCV (anti-HCV), despite significant occupational risk of Hepatitis infection among them as established in previous literature [14], [16][17][18]. The differences in prevalence of Hepatitis C between our study and earlier studies conducted in other parts of the world [10][11][12][13] is probably due to improved waste management practices (segregation, treatment and disposal) currently being implemented and enforced among residents and waste workers in Penang Island since 2016 [19]. In particular, waste segregation at source has been shown to reduce the risk of injuries and infections from sharps and other materials contaminated with human blood and blood products, and consequently reduce the transmission of Hepatitis among waste workers [16].…”

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“…Like medical waste handlers, municipal waste handlers are among those at significant risk of HCV infection, owing to their occupational exposure to biohazards [9]. The prevalence of Hepatitis C was 1.6% among recyclable waste collectors in Brazil [10], 8.3% among a community of mainly garbage collectors in Egypt [11], 8.5% among garbage scavengers in Pakistan [12], and 43.3% among municipal waste collectors in Egypt [13]. One major reason for the apparently higher prevalence of Hepatitis C infection among municipal waste handlers is limited public awareness, poor knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) regarding Hepatitis C prevention, their personal risk perception towards the disease, cultural practices and beliefs, myths regarding the disease, as well as socio-economic determinants of disease transmission among the population.…”

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Seroprevalence, Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Prevention of Hepatitis C among Municipal Waste Collectors in Penang Island, Malaysia

Abdulrahman¹,

Maideen²,

Rahim³

et al. 2019

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Introduction: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Hepatitis C infection and the level of knowledge, attitude and practice regarding Hepatitis C prevention among municipal waste collectors in Penang Island, Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among a convenient sample of 184 adult male municipal waste collectors in Penang Island from January to May 2018. Respondents’ blood samples were obtained and evaluated for antibodies to Hepatitis C virus (anti-HCV), and questionnaires administered to them to collect information on sociodemographic variables and knowledge, attitude and practice regarding Hepatitis C prevention. The seroprevalence of Hepatitis C virus was estimated, and the association between sociodemographic variables and respondents’ level of knowledge, attitude and practice regarding Hepatitis C prevention was explored using a range of parametric and non-parametric statistical tests in SPSS version 23. Results were considered significant at p<0.05. Results: The seroprevalence of Hepatitis C infection among our study sample was 0%. Majority had good attitude (60.9%) and good practice (70.1%) but poor knowledge (72.8%) of Hepatitis C. Respondents’ income was significantly predictive of knowledge (p=0.033) and attitude (p=0.005) regarding Hepatitis C prevention. There were no significant associations between sociodemographic factors and practice regarding Hepatitis C prevention. There was a significant positive correlation between respondents’ knowledge and practice regarding Hepatitis C prevention (r=0.169, p=0.022). Conclusions: Knowledge of Hepatitis C prevention is significantly lacking among Municipal waste collectors in Penang Island, and their income appears to play a significant role in determining their level of knowledge and attitude regarding Hepatitis C prevention.

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Seroprevalence, Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Prevention of Hepatitis C among Municipal Waste Collectors in Penang Island, Malaysia

Abdulrahman¹,

Maideen²,

Rahim³

et al. 2019

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“…On average, waste workers who handled reused needles can get 3-5 NSIs per day [3]. For example, among collectors of recyclables in Brazil, Marinho et al [25] reported a rate of accidental NSIs of 47.3%. Indeed, incidences of infectious diseases such as hepatitis are often higher among HCP compared to non-HCP [26][27][28][29].…”

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Healthcare Waste Management: A Case Study from Sudan

2018

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Healthcare waste (HCW) represents a major public health issue, especially in developing countries. Among HCW categories, sharps waste is one of the most hazardous. Exposure to needle-stick injuries can lead to blood-borne pathogens, therefore HCW should be managed in an effective manner. The main aims of this study were to assess the current management of used needles and to suggest suitable recommendations for an improved and safer system for needle management in Khartoum, Sudan. The study showed that the management of both healthcare and home-generated HCW in Sudan is inefficient, as all wastes are mixed together and disposed of improperly, especially used needles. The study attributes this to many reasons, including lack of waste segregation at the source, lack of policies, failure of planning, inadequate training, lack of awareness of the hazardous nature of such kinds of waste, weak infrastructure, and a lack of suitable treatment technologies. The estimated average generated rate of HCW ranged from 0.38 to 0.87 kg/bed/day in 2009 and 2012, respectively. Such ineffective healthcare waste management HCWM, especially used needles, can put public health as well as the environment at risk, particularly waste workers, thus urgent action needs to be taken by all involved parties and at all levels.

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“…The management of urban solid waste in urban centers is growing in complexity and receiving increasing attention from researchers because of the potential impact on the environment and on human health if not well managed 1,2,3,4 . Workers involved in management of these wastes are exposed to biological, chemical and physical risks to their health 2,5,6,7,8 .…”

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