Assessment Of Knowledge Attitude And Practices Of Staffs Working In Histopathology Laboratory And Associated Health Risk Towards Xylene And Other Potential Chemicals Safety Measures In Selected Health Facilities Of Addis Abab

Background: There have been many reports of the relative hazards of formaldehyde, xylene, and hot paraffin wax fumes in pathology laboratories. Staffs Working in Histopathology laboratory who routinely come in contact with xylene-contaminated solvents in the workplace are the population most likely to be exposed to high levels of xylene.rnObjective: To assess KAP of Staffs Working in Histopathology laboratory and associated health risks towards xylene and other potential chemicals safety measures in selected health facilities of Addis Ababa, EthiopiarnMethods: A descriptive cross sectional study was used in quantitative approach by using self-administered structured questionnaire and physical observation by using check lists. A total of 221 Staffs Working in Histopathology laboratory were participated from selected health facilities were included. The level of knowledge categorized as high, moderate and low for those scored>26.25, 17.5-25.9 5.25, 3.5-5.18 and 6.75, 4.5-6.66

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