Table 1 Interview questions

• What mechanism do you have in place to deal with BMWM?

• Does the healthcare facility have written policies, written plans, manuals, or written procedures dealing with BMW?

• Have you ever received formal/technical training in HCW? If yes, provide details of what kind of training it was and how often you have received it.

• Is there a system of internal monitoring or inspection to determine compliance with healthcare waste management requirements?

• How would you rate your knowledge and the knowledge of your colleagues in terms of BMWM?

• What is the major motivation behind your BMWM?

• How do you feel about BMWM of other healthcare job groups?

• What are the barriers to practicing proper BMWM regularly in your workplace?

• Would you kindly provide anything else you believe is relevant to this matter?