Author:

• Juliana Bueno Ruiz - Ruiz, J.B - <julianabuenoruiz@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2147-5315

Co-author(s):

• Luciana Nunes dos Santos - Santos, L.N - <eng.ambiental.lununes@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2147-5315

Abstract:

The aim of the research was to characterize and quantify the sharps waste produced at home of people people with diabetes mellitus (DM), as well as the analyse the practice the disposal of this materials. The data collection was performed through a questionnaire applied to primary care patients. The sample consisted of 149 people, most of whom were elderly and with a low level of schooling. Regarding the generation of waste, 88.64% of the deponents attested to use one syringe per day, performing 1 to 4 applications. The reuse of the material was reported by 66.67% of the investigated. After being used, the residues were stored - with higher prevalence - in plastic bags (20.80%), PET bottles, jars the softener / mayonnaise, etc. (46.98%). In addition, it was verified that those it did not receive information on the waste management they discarded it incorrectly. In view of the results, it can be concluded that the diabetics who participated in this study have inadequate conditioning and disposal practices of the sharps due to the absence of guidelines and public programs.

Keywords:

Diabetes Mellitus, Medical Waste, Syringes.

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