A Comprehensive Assessment of Improper Medical Waste Disposal and Its Effects on Environmental Health

Dash, Asif, Varma and Lal Soni

Health Leadership and Quality of Life, 2022, vol. 1, 137

Abstract: Improper medical waste disposal poses significant environmental and health risks. Investigation on its impact, focusing on factors like healthcare facility type, worker training, and waste management infrastructure is crucial. To assess the relationship between improper waste disposal and environmental health outcomes is the main aim of this research. Surveys were conducted with 150 healthcare workers and 50 waste management personnel across local hospitals and clinics to gather data on disposal practices and health impacts. Data was analyzed using SPSS Version 28 to explore relationships between variables, including healthcare facility type, training level, infrastructure, regulatory enforcement, and waste segregation practices, impacting environmental health outcomes. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis, highlighting key factors influencing improper disposal. Descriptive statistics were employed to summarize and present key characteristics of the dataset, such as frequencies, means, and standard deviations, offering an overview of the sample's demographic details and waste disposal practices. Additionally, multiple regression analysis was conducted to explore the relationships between variables like environmental health outcomes (e.g., pollution levels). Multiple regression analysis showed strong correlations between waste segregation practices and environmental health outcomes (p

Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.56294/hl2022137

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