Description
Medical facilities are increasingly deploying medical electronic devices in
their different operations. These devices can end up as e-waste which is detrimental
to the environment and human health. Awareness is a crucial factor in tackling the e-
waste issue. Understanding e-waste awareness and perception is crucial in
developing e-waste management practices. The objective of the study is to evaluate
the extent of awareness of e-waste and its effects on the environment amongst
workers in medical facilities in Nakuru town, Kenya. Questionnaires was
administered to administrators or personnel in charge of waste management in the
medical facilities and secondary was obtained through literature review. From the
target population of 145 medical facilities, a sample size of 95 was derived; this
represents personnel in the facilities. Convenience sampling was used to choose the
facilities. Quantitative data was managed using Statistical Package for social science
(SPSS).the results of the study aims to improve the e-waste management initiatives
for medical facilities.
