QUESTIONNAIR

School of Nursi
ESUT T
P.M.B 1
Parklan
5thJuly,
Dear Respondents,

I am final year student of the above named institution. The

questionnaire is designed to study the practice of waste

management practices among health care workers in Uwani and

Asata health centers Enugu. The information obtained will be

strictly for research and academic purposes. All information

gathered will be treated confidential both during and after the

study.

I humbly request you to kindly complete this questionnaire

truthfully and objectively.

Yours Sincerely,
…………………………
Ogu Courage Otuechere

Thank you for participating in this questionnaire. The purpose of this survey is to gain
insights into the different types of waste generated, gather information about the methods
and practices of healthcare waste management, the health risks that can arise due to
inappropriate healthcare waste disposal practices,the barriers that healthcare workers face
when it comes to proper healthcare waste management, and the strategies that can enhance
healthcare waste disposal practices carried out by healthcare personnel. Your responses
will help us identify challenges and potential solutions to ensure safe and efficient waste
management practices in healthcare settings. Please provide your honest opinions and
experiences. Your responses will remain confidential.
SECTION A
Demographic Data
Please tick {√} in the answer that best suits your opinion and fill in the correct answer.
1. Age
(a) 20-25 [ ], (b) 25-30 [ ](c) 30 and above [ ]
2. Rank
(a) DDNS [ ], (b) CNO [ ], (c) ACNO [ ], (d) PNO [ ], (e) SNO [ ], (f) NO I [ ], (g) NO II
[ ]
3. Sex
(a)Male [ ], (b) Female [ ]
4. Highest educational qualification
(a) RN [ ], (b) RM [ ], (c) B.Sc. [ ], (d) M.Sc. [ ], (e) PhD. [ ]
5. Present ward ………………….
SECTION B
1.How do you dispose of general non-hazardous waste (e.g., paper)? Bin within
the office/department [ ], Central waste collection point [ ],Other (please
specify):
2. What types of medical waste are generated in your department? (Check all
that apply)
Sharps [ ],Infectious waste [ ],Pharmaceutical waste [ ],Chemical waste
[ ],Radioactive waste [ ],Other (please specify):
3. Are hazardous materials used in your work area (e.g., chemicals, reagents)?
Yes [ ] , No [ ]
4. How do you dispose of used PPE? Infectious waste bin [ ], Separate PPE
disposal bin [ ], General waste bin [ ],Other (please specify):
5. Are electronic devices (computers, medical equipment) regularly replaced or
disposed of in your department? Yes [ ] ,No [ ]
6.How are electronic devices disposed of ? E-waste recycling program [ ],
Donated/reused [ ], General waste disposal [ ], Other (please specify):
SECTION C
7.How is waste segregated in your facility? Color-coded bins [ ], Separate
containers/bags for different waste types [ ], Central waste segregation area
[ ],Other (please specify):
8.Is waste segregation emphasized and enforced among healthcare workers? Yes
[ ] ,No [ ]
9.How is healthcare waste collected and stored in your facility? Covered
bins/containers [ ], Sealed bags [ ], Specialized storage rooms [ ], Regular
waste pickups by waste management service [ ], Other (please specify):
10.How frequently is healthcare waste collected from your facility? Daily [ ],
Several times a week [ ], Weekly [ ], Other (please specify):
11.What methods are used for healthcare waste disposal? (Check all that apply)
Incineration [ ], Autoclaving/sterilization [ ], Landfill disposal [ ], Recycling [
], Other (please specify):
12.Is there a preference for a particular disposal method based on waste type?
Yes [ ] , No [ ]
13.Are healthcare workers provided with training on proper waste handling and
disposal? Yes, regularly [ ], Yes, but not regularly [ ], No [ ]
SECTION D
14. Are you associated with a healthcare facility? Yes [ ] , No [ ]. If yes,
please specify: _______________
15.Are you aware of the proper guidelines for healthcare waste disposal? Yes
[ ] , No [ ]
16.In your opinion, what are the key categories of healthcare waste that require
special disposal measures? (Check all that apply) Infectious or pathological
waste [ ], Sharps [ ], Chemical or pharmaceutical waste [ ], Radioactive waste
[ ], General non-hazardous waste [ ]. Other (please specify):
_________________
17.Are there designated containers for different types of healthcare waste in
your facility? Yes [ ] , No [ ]. If yes, do you feel they are clearly labeled and
easily accessible? ? Yes [ ] , No [ ]
18. In your opinion, what potential health risks are associated with inappropriate
healthcare waste disposal practices? (Check all that apply). Spread of infectious
diseases [ ], Needlestick injuries [ ], Contamination of air and water [ ], Soil
pollution [ ],Exposure to hazardous chemicals [ ], Increased risk to healthcare
workers [ ], Impact on community health [ ], Other (please specify):
____________________
SECTION E
19. How familiar are you with the healthcare waste management protocols in
your facility?
(a) Very familiar, (b) Familiar, (c) Somewhat familiar, (d) Not familiar at all
20.Are you involved in the process of healthcare waste disposal in your facility? (a)
Yes, directly, (b) Yes, indirectly, (c) No
21.Please rate the following factors on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being "Not a Barrier"
and 5 being a "Significant Barrier."
 Lack of Proper Training and Education on Waste Management: 1[ ], 2 [ ], 3
[ ], 4 [ ], 5[ ]
 Insufficient Availability of Guidelines and Protocols: 1 [ ], 2 [ ], 3 [ ], 4 [ ], 5[
]
 Inadequate Access to Appropriate Waste Disposal Facilities: 1[ ], 2 [ ], 3 [ ], 4 [ ], 5[ ]
 Limited Awareness of Environmental and Health Impacts: 1[ ], 2 [ ], 3 [ ], 4 [ ], 5[ ]
 Time Constraints and Workload Pressure: 1[ ], 2 [ ], 3 [ ], 4 [ ], 5[ ]
 Inadequate Resources (Bins, Labels, Personal Protective Equipment, etc.): 1[ ], 2 [ ], 3 [
], 4 [ ], 5[ ]
 Lack of Monitoring and Enforcement of Waste Management Practices: 1[ ], 2 [ ], 3
[ ], 4 [ ], 5[ ]
 Cultural and Behavioral Attitudes Towards Waste Handling: 1[ ], 2 [ ], 3 [ ], 4 [ ], 5[
]
 Economic Constraints and Budget Limitations: 1[ ], 2 [ ], 3 [ ], 4 [ ], 5[ ]
 Communication Gaps Amongst Healthcare Staff: 1[ ], 2 [ ], 3 [ ], 4 [ ], 5[ ]
22. In your opinion, which specific barrier(s) have the most significant impact on healthcare
waste management in your facility? ___________________
23.Are there any other barriers not listed above that you believe affect healthcare waste
management? Please state. __________________

Thank you for participating in this questionnaire.