Table 3. Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) of non-hospitals for poor practice of healthcare waste management relative to hospitals (N=93).
| Poor management | OR | 95%CI |
|---|---|---|
| Proper containers for HCW * | 7.13 | 0.89-56.87 |
| Segregation of HCW* from other waste stream | 2.30 | 0.70-7.55 |
| Different containers according to types of HCW* | 2.19 | 0.77-6.24 |
| Proper container for sharp waste | 0.91 | 0.29-2.87 |
| Proper container for general waste | 3.65 | 0.78-17.14 |
| Proper labelling on waste containers | 3.72 | 0.85-16.36 |
| Clearly defined procedure for HCWM | 7.00 | 0.60-81.23 |
| Colour coding on HCWM | 7.54 | 2.15-26.52 |
| Final disposal for segregated waste | 1.42 | 0.37-5.52 |
| Storage area for waste awaiting disposal | 0.70 | 0.18-2.74 |
| Disinfection before final disposal | 5.45 | 0.85-34.99 |
| Equipment for accidental spillage of HCW* | 3.92 | 1.30-11.77 |
| Separate staff for HCWM | 8.27 | 2.77-24.64 |
| Sufficient support for personal protective equipment | 2.50 | 0.94-6.64 |
| Sufficient Usage of personal protective equipment | 2.50 | 0.94-6.64 |
*healthcare waste