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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]
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Houda Ben Ayeda Preventive Medicine and Hygiene Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Mariem Ben Hmidab Community Health and Epidemiology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Hanen Maamrib Community Health and Epidemiology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Manel Limamc Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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Maroua Triguib Community Health and Epidemiology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Nouha Ketataa Preventive Medicine and Hygiene Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Sourour Yaichb Community Health and Epidemiology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Habib Fekia Preventive Medicine and Hygiene Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Jamel Damakb Community Health and Epidemiology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Pages 55-64 | Published online: 24 Aug 2021
 
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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.

Disclosure Statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.

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