Risk perception towards healthcare waste among community people in Kathmandu, Nepal

Karki, S; Niraula, Surya Raj; Yadav, Deepak; Chakravartty, Avaniendra; Karki, Sabita

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0230960

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“…[ 26 ] Similar factor like waste management training was associated in a study done by Wafula ST et al[ 32 ] Knowledge was significantly associated with risk perception towards healthcare waste among community people residing around the hospitals in a study carried out in Kathmandu, Nepal. [ 19 ]…”

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“…[ 25 ] As per the data from the Department of Health Services 2017, a total of 14 hospitals were reported with 150 beds and more. [ 19 ] Hospitals holding 150 beds and more, and attendants who consented to participate were inclusion criteria. A two-stage random sampling technique was used to select hospitals and participants.…”

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“…[ 18 ] Community residents (28%) living around the hospital of Nepal reported complaints of viral fever, cough, cold (difficulty breathing symptoms) and hospital malodor. [ 19 ]…”

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“…[18] Community residents (28%) living around the hospital of Nepal reported complaints of viral fever, cough, cold (difficulty breathing symptoms) and hospital malodor. [19] Only 38.7% of hospitals have adopted the correct process for segregation of healthcare wastes as per the Ministry of Health and Population, Nepal in 2012. [20] The compliance with healthcare waste management has not been consistent with Nepal's recommended guidelines for most health care institutions.…”

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Perceived risk and associated factors of healthcare waste in selected hospitals of Kathmandu, Nepal

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Background Healthcare waste management is the subject of a neglected issue in many developing countries. Health care facilities are facing a major challenge in handling healthcare wastes and reducing their potential risks to human health and the environment. Insufficient understanding of the risk associated with healthcare waste by health workforce can contribute to poor waste management practices. The main aim of this study is to assess risk perception towards healthcare waste among hospital attendants and to identify associated factors. Methodology We carried out a cross-sectional hospital-based study among 120 attendants of a private and public hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal. We used two-stage random sampling for the selection of hospital and participants. We conducted a face-to-face interview with the participants using semi-structured questionnaires. Based on the mean score, we classified risk perception as good and poor. Bivariate and multivariate analysis was carried out to determine associates of risk perception towards healthcare waste. Results Approximately 51.0% of hospital attendants had poor risk perception of healthcare waste. Nearly half of the participants (49.2%) had inadequate knowledge and 43.0% had a negative attitude. Factors such as healthcare waste management training (p = 0.028), housekeeping department (p = 0.036) and attitude (p = 0.001) were associated with risk perception of healthcare waste. Conclusion Hospital attendants had a poor understanding of risk perception of healthcare waste. Periodic training on healthcare waste management and edification on the risk associated with healthcare waste is essential to boost awareness among all healthcare workers. Communication on behavioral improvements for appropriate waste management must be prioritized to change the perception of health workers.

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“…[ 18 ] Community residents (28%) living around the hospital of Nepal reported complaints of viral fever, cough, cold (difficulty breathing symptoms) and hospital malodor. [ 19 ]…”

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“…In contrast, Giovanopoulou et al [65] determined that younger farmers are more likely to adopt certain technologies compared to older farmers. Previous studies have also found that income levels, education and gender significantly predict risk perceptions [66][67][68][69]. Based on the inconsistency of the socio-demographic characteristics, some studies [68] used these factors as predictor variables when conducting risk assessments.…”

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Differences in Risk Perception of Water Quality and Its Influencing Factors between Lay People and Factory Workers for Water Management in River Sosiani, Eldoret Municipality Kenya

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2020

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This study evaluates the differences between risk predictors and risk perception regarding water pollution. Specifically, it focuses on the differences in risk perception between factory workers and lay people situated in textile industries near the River Sosiani in Eldoret, Kenya. The lay people are divided into two groups. The respondents living downstream are situated mostly in town centers and at the mid/lower parts of the river, and the respondents living upstream are mainly found at the upper parts of the River Sosiani. Data were obtained from 246 participants using questionnaires. Several factors influencing risk perception were selected to evaluate the degree of perceived risk amongst the groups. Descriptive statistics, mean score and correlation analyses, and multiple linear regression models were used to analyse the data. The one-way ANOVA results showed statistically different levels of risk perceptions amongst the groups. The partial and bivariate correlation analyses revealed the differences in scientific knowledge between respondents upstream and downstream. The multiple linear regression analysis showed that each group used different variables to determine risks in the region. In the factory group, 56.1% of the variance in risk perception is significantly predicted by sensorial factors, trust in the government’s capacity to manage water pollution and the impact of water pollution on human health. About 65.9% of the variance in risk perception of the downstream inhabitants is significantly predicted by sensorial factors, the possibility of industries generating water pollution, and previous experience with water pollution. For the respondents located upstream, age, sensorial factors, trust in the government and the possibility of being impacted by water pollution factors significantly predicted 37.05% of the variance in risk perception. These findings indicate that enhanced public participation in water governance amongst the residents of Eldoret town is needed, along with an understanding of the different characteristics of the respondents in the region during risk communication. This will boost awareness in the region and promote the adoption of better practices to minimise the adverse effects of water pollution faced by the region.

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Health Care Waste Management in Nepal: Pre- and Post-COVID-19 Scenario

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2022

Health Care Waste Management and COVID 19 Pandemic

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Risk perception towards healthcare waste among community people in Kathmandu, Nepal

Cited by 7 publications

References 10 publications

Perceived risk and associated factors of healthcare waste in selected hospitals of Kathmandu, Nepal

Perceived risk and associated factors of healthcare waste in selected hospitals of Kathmandu, Nepal

Differences in Risk Perception of Water Quality and Its Influencing Factors between Lay People and Factory Workers for Water Management in River Sosiani, Eldoret Municipality Kenya

Health Care Waste Management in Nepal: Pre- and Post-COVID-19 Scenario

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