Date of Completion

2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science

Keywords

Occupational Health and Safety

Abstract

Medical laboratory professionals play a crucial role in public health, ranging from the collection, analysis, and interpretation of biological samples, to providing accurate and reliable results. This study aimed to determine the knowledge and practices of medical technologists in free-standing laboratories in Dasmariñas, Cavite, regarding Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). The study adopted a quota sampling strategy, which included working medical technologists in Dasmariñas, Cavite, and free-standing clinical laboratories. A cross-sectional research design was employed. Data collection was conducted through a survey using an adapted and modified questionnaire from Abu-Siniyeh and Al-Shehri (2021), Alshalani and Salama (2019), and the Department of Health Assessment Tool for licensing a General Clinic. Descriptive statistics, including measures of central tendency and dispersion, were used to analyze the demographic profile and familiarity with OHS protocols. Inferential statistics and correlation analysis were applied to determine significant differences and relationships in knowledge and practices based on demographic profiles. The respondents displayed moderate knowledge of OHS regulations, with female respondents having a higher mean score than male respondents; there were no significant differences based on age or years of experience. There were no significant differences in practice when grouped by sex, age, or years of experience. No significant relationship was found between the knowledge and practice of the selected medical technologists regarding occupational health and safety. The findings highlight the importance of implementing targeted improvements to raise OHS awareness among medical technologists in clinical laboratories.

First Advisor

Maria Teresa F. Mateo, RMT, MD, FPCOM, MBA

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