Abstract: Background: Solid waste management in tertiary hospitals is perilous to public health and environment, most especially in resource-limited settings. A complex mixture of general, infectious, toxic, and pharmaceutical waste is produced by healthcare facilities. This poses significant risks if not properly managed. The insufficient resources for the practices pose significant risks. This study aimed to examine the factors influencing Hospital solid waste management practices at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC) in Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
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Key Word: Healthcare Waste, Solid Waste, Tertiary Hospital, OAUTHC, factor influence
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