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Multidimensional Approach to Medical Waste Management: Educational Requirements And Occupational Safety Behaviors

Tıbbi Atık Yönetimine Çok Boyutlu Yaklaşım: Eğitim Gereksinimleri ve İş Güvenliği Davranışları

Kamile Gülmez(BALIKESİR ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SAĞLIK UYGULAMA VE ARAŞTIRMA MERKEZİ (HASTANESİ))0009-0009-9465-7559
Emine Ayhan Akman(BALIKESİR ÜNİVERSİTESİ, TIP FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0001-8093-7116
Serkan Uçkun(BALIKESİR ÜNİVERSİTESİ, TIP FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0002-1185-5341
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2026-06-30
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Keywords: Waste Management, Medical Waste, Need For Training, Occupational Safety and Health.

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Objective & Hypothesis:ABSTRACT Objective: This study aims to draw attention to waste management practices in healthcare institutions, evaluate the current situation in the hospital where the study was conducted, and contribute to sustainable improvement efforts by enhancing the awareness levels of healthcare workers.
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Key Findings & Data:Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between October 2023 and January 2024 in an education and research hospital in Balıkesir.
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Conclusion & Impact:Keywords: Waste Management, Medical Waste, Need For Training, Occupational Safety and Health.
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ABSTRACT Objective: This study aims to draw attention to waste management practices in healthcare institutions, evaluate the current situation in the hospital where the study was conducted, and contribute to sustainable improvement efforts by enhancing the awareness levels of healthcare workers. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between October 2023 and January 2024 in an education and research hospital in Balıkesir. Data were collected from 484 healthcare professionals, including 251 physicians and 233 nurses. Results: The participants' knowledge, attitude, behavior, educational requirement and compliance with occupational safety are generally at a good level. The attitude score received the highest score among the sub-dimensions. The participants over the age of 35, nurses, experienced, and trained individuals had the highest occupational safety compliance. The greatest need for training was identified postgraduate participants, those working 8 hours or less daily, and individuals without prior training. A generally positive correlation was observed between the sub-dimensions. Conclusion: This study revealed that beyond the knowledge, attitude, and behaviour factors in the management of healthcare-related waste, occupational safety compliance and training needs are also influential, indicating a multidimensional structure. Keywords: Waste Management, Medical Waste, Need For Training, Occupational Safety and Health.

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ÖZ Amaç: Bu çalışma, sağlık kuruluşlarında atık yönetimi uygulamalarına dikkat çekmeyi, çalışmanın yürütüldüğü hastanedeki mevcut durumu değerlendirmeyi ve sağlık çalışanlarının farkındalık düzeylerini artırarak sürdürülebilir iyileştirme çabalarına katkıda bulunmayı amaçlamaktadır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Kesitsel türdeki bu çalışma, Ekim 2023 ile Ocak 2024 tarihleri arasında Balıkesir’de bir eğitim ve araştırma hastanesinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veriler, 251’i hekim ve 233’ü hemşire olmak üzere toplam 484 sağlık çalışanından toplanmıştır. Bulgular: Katılımcıların bilgi, tutum, davranış, eğitim gereksinimi ve iş sağlığı ve güvenliğine uyum düzeyleri genel olarak iyi seviyededir. Alt boyutlar arasında en yüksek puan tutum boyutunda elde edilmiştir. 35 yaş üzerindeki katılımcılar, hemşireler, deneyimli ve eğitim almış bireyler iş sağlığı ve güvenliği uyumunda en yüksek seviyeyi göstermiştir. En fazla eğitim ihtiyacı ise lisansüstü katılımcılarda, günde 8 saat veya daha az çalışanlarda ve daha önce eğitim almamış bireylerde belirlenmiştir. Alt boyutlar arasında genel olarak pozitif yönlü bir ilişki gözlemlenmiştir. Sonuç: Bu çalışma, sağlık hizmetiyle ilişkili atıkların yönetiminde bilgi, tutum ve davranış faktörlerinin yanı sıra, iş sağlığı ve güvenliğine uyum ile eğitim ihtiyaçlarının da etkili olduğunu ve konunun çok boyutlu bir yapıya sahip olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Anahtar Kelimeler: Atık Yönetimi, Tıbbi Atık, Eğitim İhtiyacı, İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği.

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Gülmez, K., Akman, E. A., Uçkun, S. (2026). Multidimensional Approach to Medical Waste Management: Educational Requirements And Occupational Safety Behaviors. Balıkesir Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, Volume: 15 Issue: 2. https://doi.org/10.53424/balikesirsbd.1730437

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