Knowledge, attitudes and practice by health professionals toward medical and pharmaceutical waste management: a cross-sectional study of El-idrissi hospital, Kenitra, Morocco

This study highlights persistent gaps in medical waste management at El Idrissi Hospital. Strengthening staff skills, improving internal organization, and regularly updating protocols are essential to ensure the safe management of hospital waste and reduce risks to healthcare workers, patients, and the environment.

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Frontiers in Health Services
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2026-02-24
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https://doi.org/10.3389/frhs.2026.1756949
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Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management
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Knowledge, attitudes and practice by health professionals toward medical and pharmaceutical waste management: a cross-sectional study of El-idrissi hospital, Kenitra, Morocco

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Knowledge, attitudes and practice by health professionals toward medical and pharmaceutical waste management: a cross-sectional study of El-idrissi hospital, Kenitra, Morocco

Amar Habsaoui, Khadija Fritah, Nadia Mountaj, Miloud Chakit, Abdelfattah Bouchama
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Abstract

This study highlights persistent gaps in medical waste management at El Idrissi Hospital. Strengthening staff skills, improving internal organization, and regularly updating protocols are essential to ensure the safe management of hospital waste and reduce risks to healthcare workers, patients, and the environment.

Frontiers in Health ServicesVol. 6
Université Ibn-Tofail (MA), National School of Public Health (GR), Instituts Supérieurs des Professions Infirmières et Techniques de Santé (MA)
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