Abstract

Purpose This study analyzed factors related with medical solid waste management. Method A qualitative study, involved 172 health workers as participants. Findings This study explained variables related with medical solid waste management were educational level (p = 0.0081; PR = 0.63), attitude (p = 0.0202; OR = 1.27), availability of medical solid waste disposal facility (p = 0.000; OR = 2.01), implementation of policy in medical solid waste (p = 0.0140; PR = 1.340). The most variable related with medical solid waste management was availability of solid medical waste disposal facility (OR = 4.588). However, length of work and knowledge were no relation. Conclusion This study suggested significant relationship between education level, attitude, availability of medical solid waste disposal facility and implementation of policy in medical solid waste management. The most variable related with medical solid waste management was availability of medical solid waste disposal facility.

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