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Indian Journal of Preventive Medicine 12(2):p 55-58, July-December 2024. | DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijpm.2321.5917.12224.1
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Student Awareness About Biomedical Waste Management (BMW) in Teaching Hospital of Central India: A Cross Study
Sachin Pandey,, Darwin Deissuza, Vivek Sharma, Nasarin Parveen
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Indian Journal of Preventive Medicine 12(2):p 55-58, July-December 2024. | DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijpm.2321.5917.12224.1
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1. Deissuza D, Parveen N, Sharma V, Pandey S. Student Awareness About Biomedical Waste Management (BMW) in Teaching Hospital of Central India: A Cross Study. Indian J Prev Med. 2024;12(2):55-58.Timeline
Received : January 18, 2025
Accepted : February 25, 2025
Published : December 31, 2024
Abstract
Biomedical Waste Management (BMW) is critical for maintaining hygiene and safety in healthcare settings. This study assesses the awareness levels regarding BMW management among medical students in 2021. Conducted over two months in a medical college, the research involved a cross-sectional survey of 200 students using a structured questionnaire. The study revealed that while most students were aware of the importance of BMW management, gaps existed in their knowledge of segregation and disposal practices. Factors such as year of study and prior exposure to training significantly influenced awareness levels. The study highlights the urgent need for enhanced training programs to ensure proper BMW practices among future healthcare providers.
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All authors contributed significantly to the work and approve its publication.
Acknowledgements
We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.
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1. Deissuza D, Parveen N, Sharma V, Pandey S. Student Awareness About Biomedical Waste Management (BMW) in Teaching Hospital of Central India: A Cross Study. Indian J Prev Med. 2024;12(2):55-58.
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| January 18, 2025 | February 25, 2025 | December 31, 2024 |
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijpm.2321.5917.12224.1
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| Received | January 18, 2025 |
| Accepted | February 25, 2025 |
| Published | December 31, 2024 |
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Attribution-Non-commercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)
This license enables reusers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format for noncommercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given to the creator.
