Effectiveness of a Training Intervention about Healthcare Waste Management on the Knowledge and Practical Skills of Healthcare Professionals in a Teaching Hospital of Southern Tunisia

Maissa Ben Jmaaa Preventive Medicine and Hygiene Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, TunisiaCorrespondence[email protected]

Houda Ben Ayeda Preventive Medicine and Hygiene Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia

Mariem Ben Hmidab Community Health and Epidemiology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia

Hanen Maamrib Community Health and Epidemiology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia

Manel Limamc Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia

Maroua Triguib Community Health and Epidemiology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia

Nouha Ketataa Preventive Medicine and Hygiene Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia

Sourour Yaichb Community Health and Epidemiology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia

Habib Fekia Preventive Medicine and Hygiene Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia

Jamel Damakb Community Health and Epidemiology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia

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Abstract

This quasi-experimental study aimed to assess the impact of a training program on knowledge and practical skills of healthcare professionals(HCPs) regarding healthcare waste(HCW) management in a Teaching Hospital in Southern Tunisia.The total mean knowledge score(KS) and practice score(PS) increased significantly on post training test as opposed to pre-training test with mean changes of 17.9 ± 10.1 and 26.9 ± 2.1, respectively.The mean PS did not significantly change from the first to the final follow-up measurement(p = 0.25).Three predictor factors were found to be independently associated with change in KS:age(β=-0.16;p = 0.006),sanitary staff(β = 0.116;p = 0.038) and administrative staff(β = 0.122;p = 0.032).Training program could therefore be an effective intervention for improving knowledge and practices among HCPs.

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