Effect of a waste management intervention program on knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of nurses and housekeepers: a quasi-experimental study, Egypt
Abstract Background Improper healthcare waste management practice is alarming in developing countries because resources are inadequate and waste management is often delegated to poorly educated and untrained laborers. This study aimed to compare the pre-KAP versus post-KAP towards the waste manageme...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:41f7cbfef78e4f4982584b78ef0a5640 2023-09-05T13:17:46+02:00 Effect of a waste management intervention program on knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of nurses and housekeepers: a quasi-experimental study, Egypt Eman Khashaba Abdel Hady El-Gilany Khadija Denewar 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1186/s42506-023-00140-w https://doaj.org/article/41f7cbfef78e4f4982584b78ef0a5640 EN eng SpringerOpen https://doi.org/10.1186/s42506-023-00140-w https://doaj.org/toc/2090-262X doi:10.1186/s42506-023-00140-w 2090-262X https://doaj.org/article/41f7cbfef78e4f4982584b78ef0a5640 Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association, Vol 98, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2023) Waste management Intervention Training-healthcare workers Healthcare waste Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine RC955-962 Public aspects of medicine RA1-1270 article 2023 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1186/s42506-023-00140-w 2023-08-13T00:40:44Z Abstract Background Improper healthcare waste management practice is alarming in developing countries because resources are inadequate and waste management is often delegated to poorly educated and untrained laborers. This study aimed to compare the pre-KAP versus post-KAP towards the waste management program for nurses and housekeepers. In addition, it aimed to explore possible factors affecting the pre- and post-KAP in Mansoura Emergency University Hospital, Egypt. Subjects and methods One hundred thirty-three newly employed nurses, housekeepers, and those who need refreshment training as nominated by head nurses and link occupational health and safety nurses in the hospital were recruited for the study. The study’s intervention included multiple training sessions using a PowerPoint presentation in Arabic with appropriate illustrations followed by an open discussion. An Arabic self-administered questionnaire containing demographic and occupational history, knowledge (27 questions), attitude (10 questions), and practice (9 questions) was used pre- and post-intervention. Results The overall KAP scores among the studied healthcare workers were significantly higher after the intervention. The pre- and post-knowledge scores were significantly different with respect to education, job description, and duration of employment (p < 0.05). The post-attitude scores were significantly different with respect to education and job description only (p < 0.05). The total pre-practice scores were significantly different with respect to education and job description (p < 0.05). However, the post-practice scores were significantly different with respect to sex, age, education, and job description (p < 0.05). Conclusion There was a significant improvement in the KAP scores post-intervention. The post-knowledge and attitude scores were significantly better in nurses and participants with a higher education. The post-practice score was significantly better for females, participants with an age ≥ 30 years, higher ... Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Arctic Kap ENVELOPE(23.567,23.567,65.533,65.533) Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 98 1 |
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Abstract Background Improper healthcare waste management practice is alarming in developing countries because resources are inadequate and waste management is often delegated to poorly educated and untrained laborers. This study aimed to compare the pre-KAP versus post-KAP towards the waste management program for nurses and housekeepers. In addition, it aimed to explore possible factors affecting the pre- and post-KAP in Mansoura Emergency University Hospital, Egypt. Subjects and methods One hundred thirty-three newly employed nurses, housekeepers, and those who need refreshment training as nominated by head nurses and link occupational health and safety nurses in the hospital were recruited for the study. The study’s intervention included multiple training sessions using a PowerPoint presentation in Arabic with appropriate illustrations followed by an open discussion. An Arabic self-administered questionnaire containing demographic and occupational history, knowledge (27 questions), attitude (10 questions), and practice (9 questions) was used pre- and post-intervention. Results The overall KAP scores among the studied healthcare workers were significantly higher after the intervention. The pre- and post-knowledge scores were significantly different with respect to education, job description, and duration of employment (p < 0.05). The post-attitude scores were significantly different with respect to education and job description only (p < 0.05). The total pre-practice scores were significantly different with respect to education and job description (p < 0.05). However, the post-practice scores were significantly different with respect to sex, age, education, and job description (p < 0.05). Conclusion There was a significant improvement in the KAP scores post-intervention. The post-knowledge and attitude scores were significantly better in nurses and participants with a higher education. The post-practice score was significantly better for females, participants with an age ≥ 30 years, higher ... |
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Effect of a waste management intervention program on knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of nurses and housekeepers: a quasi-experimental study, Egypt |
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Effect of a waste management intervention program on knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of nurses and housekeepers: a quasi-experimental study, Egypt |
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Effect of a waste management intervention program on knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of nurses and housekeepers: a quasi-experimental study, Egypt |
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