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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of sharps waste disposal by diabetic patients in rural South Africa

BACKGROUND: Sharps waste is hazardous, and it should be disposed of in a proper manner, as it can contribute to transmission of diseases and create a negative impact on the environment. The aim of this investigation was to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding sharps waste dispo...

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Autores principales:	Ziqubu, Lihle, Sokhela, Dudu G., Gabela, Sibusiso D.
Formato:	Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:	English
Publicado:	AOSIS 2023
Materias:	Original Research
Acceso en línea:	https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9983293/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36744485 http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/safp.v65i1.5538

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