Tag: public health centers
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Healthcare Waste Management Practices in Adama City: A 2024 Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction Healthcare waste management is a critical pillar of public health. In Adama City, located in the Southern Central region of Ethiopia, health facilities generate diverse waste streams—from infectious materials to sharps and pharmaceutical residues. If not properly managed, these wastes pose risks to patients, health workers, nearby communities, and the environment. The 2024 cross-sectional…
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Healthcare Waste Management Practices and Determinants among Health Workers in Adama City Public Health Centers, Southern Central Ethiopia, 2024
Introduction Healthcare waste poses significant risks to patients, health workers, communities, and the environment when not properly handled. In Ethiopia’s public health sector, especially in busy urban centers like Adama City, effective healthcare waste management (HCWM) is essential to minimize exposure to infectious materials, sharps injuries, and chemical hazards. This article summarizes a 2024 cross-sectional…
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Healthcare Waste Management Practices in Adama City, Ethiopia (2024) A Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction Healthcare waste management is a critical topic for public health and environmental stewardship. In many low- and middle-income settings, including Ethiopia, proper handling of infectious and hazardous waste from health facilities safeguards patients, workers, and communities. This article summarizes a 2024 cross-sectional study conducted among health workers at public health centers in Adama City,…