The Prevalence and Predictors of Improper Sharps Collection Practices Among People With Diabetes in Saudi Arabia
Authors' conclusion
Our findings highlight the high prevalence of unsafe sharps collection practices among PWD in Saudi Arabia, and how prior education on safe sharps collection practices can help address this environmental and public health threat.
Study context
- Population
- People with diabetes at King Saud University Diabetes Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September–October 2021; 60% women, 54% ≥35 years, 53% T1D
- Participants
- 288 people
- Outcome
- Prevalence and predictors of improper sharps collection (proper = designated sharps disposal container or homemade sealed container)
Methodological detailssurvey, single-centre
- Survey
- Single-centre
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Improper collection of needles
80%
Improper collection of lancets
72%
Prior education on safe sharps disposal vs none, improper sharps collection, OR (95% CI); adjusted for age, gender, type and duration of diabetes, income, education, nationality
0.34
0.16–0.68
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Never received instructions on safe sharps disposal
- Needle users
- 56%
- Lancet users
- 61%
- Approximately
Belief that practices were appropriate, among those improperly disposing needles
- Thought their sharps collection practices were appropriate
- 67%
Original publication
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