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@article{190892,
        author = {DIVYA RAJ and ADITHYA RATHEESH and ASHLY RAJU and AVANI KANNAN and NANDANA MURALI and RANIYA SHEMIR},
        title = {Knowledge And Practices Regarding Disposal Of Diabetes-Related Biomedical Waste Among Households: A Cross-Sectional Survey},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {4480-4486},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190892},
        abstract = {Diabetes management at the household level generates biomedical waste such as insulin syringes, needles, lancets, and blood glucose monitoring materials. Improper disposal of these wastes may lead to needle-stick injuries, infections, and environmental hazards. Despite the increasing burden of diabetes, limited attention has been given to household-level knowledge and practices related to the disposal of diabetes-associated biomedical waste.
A community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among households using a structured questionnaire to assess awareness and disposal practices of diabetes-related biomedical waste. The results indicated that although many respondents were aware of biomedical waste, unsafe disposal methods, including disposal with routine household garbage, were commonly practiced. Lack of guidance from healthcare professionals was frequently reported; however, most participants showed a positive willingness to follow proper disposal methods if adequate training and instructions were provided. The study emphasizes the need for targeted educational interventions to improve safe biomedical waste management at the household level.},
        keywords = {Diabetes mellitus; Biomedical waste management; Household waste disposal; Sharps waste; Public awareness.},
        month = {January},
        }