scholarly journals Village-Level Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) on Solid Waste Management in Penampang, Sabah

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Yasmin Badrum ◽  
Mohammad Tahir bin Mapa
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Citizen Participation ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

There Exploring the levels of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of the citizen is an initial step towards designing comprehensive and participative solid waste management strategies, programs, and policies. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to capture the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) on solid waste management from a total of 107 respondents in Penampang Proper Village, Penampang, Sabah, Malaysia. The study determined the relationship of the independent variables (year of birth, gender, education, and employment) with the dependent variables (KAP) using the Kruskal Wallis correlation test. Relationships were tested at 0.05 levels of significance and Spearman Rho correlation was used to test the relationship between the KAP variables at 0.01 levels of significance. It was found out that most respondents have excellent levels of KAP but none of the independent variables has a significant relationship to the KAP levels. However, the respondents' year of birth and educational level has a significant relationship to their practice level. Spearman Rho test also reveals that knowledge and attitude have a positive correlation with each other. The findings, therefore, may be useful to assist local campaigners in planning message materials, platforms and input to further increase citizen participation.

scholarly journals ASSESSING THE AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF THE INHABITANTS CLOSE TO A SOLID WASTE DUMPSITE TOWARDS HUMAN INTESTINAL PARASITE IN ABA MUNICIPAL, ABIA STATE, NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
pp. 3585-3597
Author(s):  
AMADI A. N. C. ◽  
CHUKWUEMEKA B. C. ◽  
OBETEN P. I.
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Intestinal Parasite ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Solid Waste Disposal ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Solid waste management has remained a major problem in most developing nations, Nigeria inclusive thus posing serious public health issues to those living around such solid waste dumpsites. This study was conducted in Aba dumpsite to investigate the residents’ awareness, knowledge, attitude and practice on the solid waste disposal practices and its effect consequences towards human intestinal parasite. A structured questionnaire was administered to elicit the resident responses on their knowledge, attitude and practices towards solid waste disposal and human intestinal parasites. In the study, majority of the residents’ were male 296(70.0%), and 127(30.0%) were females. Most of them 103(24.3%) were of the age group 11 – 20years, then 93(22.0%) 0 – 10 years, 84(19.9%) 21 – 30 years, 75(17.7%) 31–40years, 41(9.7%) and 27(6.4%) were 51 and above. Majority 155(36.6%) of the residents’ attended Primary education, 123(29.1%) Secondary education, 78(18.4%) Polytechnics, and 41(9.7%) University while 26(6.1%) had no educational qualification. Most of the residents 121(28.6%) have stayed less than 9 years while 85(20.1%) have stayed less than 6 years. Most of the respondents 159(37.6%) resides closer to the dumpsite while 37(8.7%) are farther apart. Analysis of the questionnaire revealed that majority (87.5%) of the residents are aware that they are at risk of contracting human intestinal parasite for living close to the site. Most 365(86.3%) know that intestinal parasites can be contracted through poor hygiene. Majority 197(46.6%) dispose waste at the dumpsite daily. Most of the respondents 216(51.1%) disagreed to the fact that wastes at the site are managed regularly. Majority 329(77.8%) agreed that one can get the parasites from dumpsite. The dumpsite workers strongly agreed 11(78.6%) that increase in industrialization and consumption of fresh raw was the major factor militating them against their level of efficiency in the management of waste at the dumpsite. Wastes not properly managed have a negative impact on health, environment and aesthetic values. A well-planned waste management and proper health education programme for residents living around the dumpsite will go a long way in reducing the potential of epidemic risks posed by dumpsites in Aba municipal.

Effectiveness of Solid Waste Management Programs in Kenya: A Case of Kilifi County

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Charo Kenneth Kazungu ◽  
Dr. Johnbosco M Kisimbii
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Budget Allocation ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Government Policies ◽  
P Value ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Independent Variables

Purpose: The study was therefore done to evaluate the Efficiency of Solid Waste Management Programs in Kenya- specifically Kilifi County, being guided by four specific objectives; How Public-Private Partnership(X1), Community Participation (X2), Budget Allocation (X3) and Government Policy (X4) Influence Effective SWM Programs in Kilifi county.Methodology: Descriptive design with the target population of 1,453,787drawn from Kilifi County where multistage and random sampling techniques gave sample size of 72 subjects. Data was captured using questionnaires. Data analysis was through descriptive statistics and chi square to ascertain effect of the variables using SPSS.Findings: Findings were that all the four variables of the study indeed have effect to SWM programs in Kenya.  X1 Hypothesis test results revealed that the calculated χ2(223.4 = P< .001). While X2 indicated that, the Cχ2 =268.5 = P-value in the asymptotic significance column was 0.00001. X3 revealed Cχ2 =216.9 where P-value was .00001. And X4 established χ2C=201.88 with P Value and P-value was 0.0001. The study rejected all the HO and accepted H1 which established there was relationship between all the study variables and waste management programs. Illustration of R=0.532 represents the simple correlation; therefore, a moderate positive linear relationship among independent variables and effective SWM programs in Kenya existed. R2=0.283 which indicated the total difference the dependent variable is clarified by the independent variables. In this case, the four independent variables explained 28.3% of the variability in effective SWM programs in Kenya and 72.7% variation in sustainable implementation being described by external issues not discussed in this research project. Regression analysis was done model equation; Effective SWM Programs (Y) =3.197+ 0.188 Public-Private Partnership (X1) + 0.213 (Community Participation (X2) + 0.177 (Budget Allocation (X3) + 0.080(Government Policies (X4). The model described that all the elements had a positive influence on the effective SWM programs. This regression equation proved that when all other elements are held constant (no determinants or elements) effective SWM programs would be 3.197. The study concluded, public-private partnership and availability and proper management of budget allocation as key determinants of effectiveness of the SWM programs.Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: It also uncovered that community participation greatly weighs in on the performance of SWM programs thus improved greatly efficiency and effectiveness of the programs. Lastly, proper government policies must be imposed to ensure legal policy and regulatory frameworks to ensure proper governance of SWM programs and sustainability. Future research required in all Counties across the Country. This will bring relevant information that could be useful for policy framework that   focuses on to promoting effectiveness of the SWM in Kenya.

Analysis of Iligan City Solid Waste Management: Basis for an Effective Solid Waste Management Program

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rolando C. Cuizon
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Solid Waste Generation ◽  
Socioeconomic Profile

This study analyzes the Iligan City Solid Waste Management as the basis for an effective Solid Waste Management Program. It was conducted among 1593 respondents from Barangays Maria Cristina, Del Carmen, San Miguel, San Roque, and Tubod. The research design is descriptive and employs a triangulation of quantitative and qualitative methods of data gathering and analysis. Data gathering was made with the use of a researcher-made questionnairethat measured the respondent’s level of knowledge and implementation of Recycling, Reducing, Reusing, and Composting solid waste.The data were statistically processed to get the frequency, percentage and mean. It was further analyzed with Kendall’s tau-b and Pearson Moment Correlation to determine the relationship between variables. The results show that the socioeconomic profile of the respondents has a relationship with the respondents’ Knowledge and Implementation of Solid Waste. All the socioeconomic profile of the respondents has a significant relationship with their knowledge on solid waste management, except for the gender of the respondents. Age has a significant relationship with composting; gender with reduction of solid waste generation and composting; family income and educational attainment with recycling, reduction, and reusing.   Keywords - Solid waste management; 3 r’s of solid waste management: recycle, reduce, reuse; composting, Iligan City, Philippines

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Infection Control and Waste Management among Traditional Medicine Practitioners in Bhutan, 2019: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Dorji Gyeltshen ◽  
Thinley Dorji ◽  
Sonam Choda ◽  
Chencho Gyeltshen ◽  
Sangay Dorji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Waste Management Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background. In Bhutan, Traditional Medicine (TM) is a part of the government-sponsored free healthcare system and Traditional Medicine Units (TMUs) are colocated with allopathic hospitals. Prevention of healthcare-associated infections and patient safety must apply to all institutionalized healthcare settings including TMUs. This study assessed the knowledge, attitude, and practice of TM practitioners in Bhutan in the field of infection control and waste management practices. Methods. This was a descriptive study among TM practitioners selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected using a structured pro forma and entered in EpiData 3.1 and analyzed in STATA 13.1. Results. There were 132 respondents (response rate 98%). The majority (64%) knew the seven steps of handwashing but their knowledge of WHO’s Five Moments for Handwashing was poor, especially handwashing after aseptic procedures (17%) and handwashing after touching patient surroundings (5%). Handwashing before palpation of the pulse (37%) and using gloves while dispensing medicines (9%) were poor; but the proportions of handwashing before performing moxibustion (96%), correct disposal of sharps (84%), and disinfection of cupping sets (78%) were high. The majority of participants hold a positive attitude towards the adoption of infection control and waste management practices for the benefit of patients. Only 23% had received preservice and 44% had received in-service training on infection control. Conclusions. The knowledge and practices of infection control and waste management are optimal only in select domains of practice. The practitioners hold a positive attitude towards the adoption of infection control and waste management standards.

scholarly journals Assessment of College Students' Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Solid Waste Management in North Central Zone of Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-146
Author(s):  
Mohammed Dauda Dung ◽  
◽  
Mangut Mankilik ◽  
Bernadette Ebele Ozoji ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Central Zone ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
North Central ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes

This study focused on assessment of colleges of education students' knowledge and attitudes towards solid waste management in the North-Central zone of Nigeria. The cross-sectional survey design was adopted. A Students' Knowledge and Attitudes towards Solid Waste Management Questionnaire was used to collect data from 1,800 students. The findings indicated that the students had a low knowledge level of solid waste management but their attitudes towards it were positive. A significant relationship was found between students' knowledge and their attitudes towards solid waste management. Furthermore, gender was shown not to have any significant influence on knowledge and attitudes of students towards solid waste management. It was concluded that although students had low knowledge of solid waste management, their attitudes towards it were positive. It was recommended that environmental education issues, especially, solid waste management should be incorporated into colleges of education curricula and properly taught for in-depth knowledge acquisition.

scholarly journals The Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of the Adoption of Green Fashion Innovation

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alaeddin Ahmad ◽  
Yasmeen Madi ◽  
Mohammad Abuhashesh ◽  
Nawras M. Nusairat ◽  
Ra’ed Masa’deh
Keyword(s):  
Innovation Adoption ◽  
Middle Level ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Innovative Methods ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Environmental pollution from garment manufacturing is a major concern due to its widely-felt impact on climate change. Consequently, the researchers set about assessing KAP (Knowledge, Attitude and Practice) and its relationship with, and impact on, green fashion innovation adoption among Jordanian companies. This work examined the relationship between the independent variables, represented by KAP, and the dependent variable, which was Green Fashion Innovation Adoption in Jordan. A quantitative approach utilized a cross-sectional survey to gather primary data from upper and middle-level management in Jordanian garment companies. The sample size was 257 valid questionnaires. The results showed a statistically significant impact of knowledge and attitude toward green fashion innovation adoption, but failed to identify a statistically significant impact of practice on the same. This research contributes positively to the diffusion of awareness about going green in innovative methods and systems in Jordan’s garment industry, and provides suggestions to practitioners.

scholarly journals Assessing Students’ Awareness, Attitude, and Practices on Solid Waste Management in a Philippine Catholic School

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-20
Author(s):  
Mark Joseph T. Reyes ◽  
Dennis V. Madrigal
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Catholic School ◽  
School Students ◽  
Academic Level ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Baseline Information ◽  
High Level

This descriptive-correlational study assessed the level of awareness, degree of attitude, and extent of practice on solid waste management (SWM) of high school students of a Diocesan Catholic School. The data were collected using a researcher-made instrument and analyzed using Mean, Standard Deviation, and Pearson r. The findings of the study unveiled that students exhibited a high level of awareness, a very positive attitude, and a great extent of practice on SWM regardless of sex and academic level. Also, a significant relationship was found between awareness and practice and sex and academic level of students. Meanwhile, no relationship was found between attitude and sex and academic level. In addition, awareness, attitude, and practice on SWM were correlates. Finally, it indicated that awareness and attitude significantly predict the practice of SWM. It further provided baseline information in designing a comprehensive and effective SWM program to mitigate the problem of solid waste in the school.

scholarly journals The Management Of Urban Solid Waste In Sustainable Development In A Peruvian Municipality In The Context Of The Coronavirus Pandemic (Covid-19)

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 3484-3489
Author(s):  
Anwar Julio Yarin Achachagua Et.al
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Study Variable ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Research Article ◽  
Survey Technique ◽  
Urban Solid Waste ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this research article was to determine the relationship between Solid Waste Management and Sustainable Development in a municipality of Lima, Peru in the context of COVID-19. The methodology was quantitative approach, correlational level, cross-sectional and non-experimental design. The population was made up of a total of 274 workers, while through probability sampling a total of 161 workers were obtained. It was used as the survey technique for each study variable, obtaining a reliability of 0.918 for the Solid Waste Management instrument and of 0.663 for Sustainable Development. To measure the correlation between the variables, the Spearman Rho Coefficient was used using the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24. Among the results, it was obtained that the Spearman Rho correlation coefficient is weak and significant (r = 0.469, p = 0.000), while for the solid waste management dimension a moderate and significant correlation was obtained (r = 0.626, p = 0.000); Finally, for the solid waste management dimension, a weak correlation was obtained and without significance (r=0.135, p = 0.088). In conclusion, a better level of solid waste management will be reflected in a better level of sustainable development in the municipality under study.

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