Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Towards Household Solid Waste Management among Semi-Urban Residents-A Community based Cross Sectional Study from Southern Part of Coastal Karnataka, India

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 385
Author(s):  
K Eshwari ◽  
Ranjitha S Shetty ◽  
D Akhila ◽  
Beulah Sarah James ◽  
Akhilesh Kumar Pandey
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Urban Residents ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Household Solid Waste

scholarly journals Status of Household Solid Waste Management and Associated Factors in a Slum Community in Kampala, Uganda

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Ssemugabo ◽  
Solomon Tsebeni Wafula ◽  
Grace Biyinzika Lubega ◽  
Rawlance Ndejjo ◽  
Jimmy Osuret ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Household Solid Waste ◽  
Behavioural Aspects ◽  
Slum Community

Background. Only a third of the total waste generated in slum communities in Kampala is collected and disposed of to the landfill every month. This study assessed the status of household solid waste management and associated factors in a slum community in Kampala, Uganda. Methods. We conducted a community-based cross-sectional study involving 395 households using a semistructured questionnaire and an observational checklist. Proper solid waste management was determined based on possession of waste collection and storage receptacle; collection receptacle ability to minimise nuisances (covered); segregation of waste; presence of flies and other vectors; and collection receptacle fill status. Prevalence rate ratios and their 95% confidence intervals were used as a measure of association. Results. Only, 41.3% (163/395) of the households exhibited proper waste management practices. The majority of the households 85.8% (339/395) owned solid waste storage receptacles, most of which were sacs 61.7% (209/339) and would minimise nuisances 72.9% (245/339). The main type of waste collected was biodegradable materials 56.7% (224/395). The majority of the households 78.7% (311/395) did not segregate their waste. Solid waste was mainly transported to the collection point by pulling the collecting sac 54.4% (215/395). The city authority 73.9% (292/395) and private companies 12.9% (51/395) were the major entities collecting waste. Factors associated with proper waste management were collecting waste in plastic containers (adjusted PR = 1.27, 95% CI (1.04–1.55)), polythene bags (adjusted PR = 0.26, 95% CI (0.14–0.47)), and paper bags or metallic bins (adjusted PR = 0.13, 95% CI (0.03–0.44)) as well as awareness of solid waste management laws (adjusted PR = 1.49, 95% CI (1.20–1.85)) and the dangers of improper solid waste management (adjusted PR = 2.15, 95% CI (1.51–3.06)). Conclusion. Solid waste management was generally poor. As such, a cascade of interventions that address knowledge, physical, and behavioural aspects of solid waste management is required to improve its management in slum communities.

scholarly journals Assessment of Solid Waste Management at Source in Compliance With Guidelines Among Residents of Kawempe Division, Kampala, Uganda

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Maderu ◽  
Kizito Omona
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Household Solid Waste ◽  
Waste Storage ◽  
Waste Management Practices

Abstract Background: Solid waste management poses a big challenge for many urban households, municipalities and cities, especially in developing countries, partly due to increasing urbanization. Overcrowding and informal settlements have emerged with illegal and indiscriminate waste disposal. Guidelines for proper management of solid waste are least observed at house hold level in such settings. The purpose of the study was to assess solid waste management at source in compliance with guidelines among residents of Kawempe municipality Kampala district. Methods: It was descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study design, with both quantitative and qualitative methods. 385 households heads and four local leaders were interviewed using researcher administered questionnaires and interview guide. Results: The study found that only 37.9% of households complied with guidelines for solid waste management at source. Factors of waste management practices were waste reduction (p=0.005), separation (p=0.001), reuse (p=0.001) and composting (p=0.027). Determinants such as gender (p=0.007), marital status (p=0.016), level of education (p<0.0001), occupation (p=0.007), household size (p=0.025), medium of community sensitization (p<0.0001), enforcement of bi-laws (p=0.005), type of waste generated (p<0.0001) and waste storage method (p=0.009) were implicated. Conclusion: Compliance with guidelines in the management of household solid waste at source was still very low within the city. Authorities ought to intensify household solid waste management awareness campaigns.

Impact on knowledge and behaviour of the general population of two different methods of solid waste management: An explorative cross-sectional study

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. 556-561 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Del Cimmuto ◽  
Alice Mannocci ◽  
Domenico Ribatti ◽  
Antonio Boccia ◽  
Giuseppe La Torre
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Willingness of community based health insurance uptake and associated factors among urban residents of Oromia regional state, Oromia, Ethiopia, a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alem Deksisa ◽  
Meyrema Abdo ◽  
Ebrahim Mohamed ◽  
Daniel Tolesa ◽  
Sileshi Garoma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Urban Residents ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Community Based Health Insurance ◽  
Regional State

Abstract Background Globally, Millions of people cannot use health services because of the fear of payment for the service at the time of service delivery. From the agenda of transformation and the current situation of urbanization as well as to ensure universal health coverage implementing this program to the urban resident is mandatory. The aim of this study is to assess the willingness of community-based health insurance (CBHI) uptake and associated factors among urban residents of Oromia regional state, Oromia, Ethiopia, 2018. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted. From the total of eighteen towns; six towns which account for 33% of the total were selected randomly for the study. One population proportion formula was employed to get a total of 845 households. A pre-tested, semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect the required data. Double-Bounded Dichotomous Choice Variant of the contingent valuation method was used to assess the maximum willingness to pay for the scheme, and a multiple logistic regression model was used to determine the effect of various factors on the willingness to join and willingness to pay for the households. Result About 839 (99.3%) of the respondents participated. The mean ages of the respondents were 40.44(SD ± 11.12) years. 621 (74.1%) ever heard about CBHI with 473 (56.3%) knowing the benefits package. Out of 839, 724 (86.3%) were willing to uptake CBHI of which 704 (83.9%) were willing to pay if CBHI established in their town. Conclusion If CBHI established about 86.3% of the households would enroll in the scheme. Having education, with a family size between 3 & 6, having difficulty in paying for health care and less than 20mins it took to reach the nearest health facility were the independent predictors of the willingness of CBHI uptake. The Oromia and Towns Health Bureau should consider the availability of health facilities near to the community and establishing CBHI in the urban towns.

scholarly journals Practices, Concerns, and Willingness to Participate in Solid Waste Management in Two Urban Slums in Central Uganda

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trasias Mukama ◽  
Rawlance Ndejjo ◽  
David Musoke ◽  
Geofrey Musinguzi ◽  
Abdullah Ali Halage ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Urban Slums ◽  
Solid Wastes ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Collection Practices ◽  
High Willingness

Poor solid waste management is among the major challenges facing urban slums in developing countries including Uganda. Understanding community concerns and willingness towards involvement in solid waste management improvement initiatives is critical for informing interventions in slums.Methods. We used a cross-sectional study to collect quantitative data from 435 residents in two urban slums in central Uganda. A semistructured questionnaire was used which assessed waste collection practices, separation and disposal methods, concerns regarding solid wastes, and willingness to participate in waste separation and composting. Data was analysed using STATA 12.Results. Food remains (38%) and plastics (37%) formed the biggest proportion of wastes generated in households. Most households (35.9%) disposed of general wastes by open dumping while 27% disposed of plastics by burning. Only 8.8% of households conducted composting while 55% carried out separation for some decomposable wastes. Separation was carried out for only banana peelings and leftover foods for feeding animals. Respondents expressed high willingness to separate (76.6%) and compost (54.9%) solid wastes.Conclusion. Practices in waste disposal and separation were poor despite high willingness to participate in initiatives to improve waste management, highlighting a need for authorities to engage residents of slums to improve their practices.

scholarly journals Domestic Waste Disposal Practices and Perception towards Solid Waste Management in Selected Areas of Bangalore, India

2021 ◽  
pp. 14-23
Author(s):  
Anisha Rai ◽  
S. Umashankar
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Garbage Collection ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Waste Segregation

Aims: To assess the waste disposal practices and perception towards solid waste management in selected areas of Bangalore. Study Design:  Descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Bangalore between November 2019- November 2020. Methodology: Multi stage sampling technique was used. Using random sampling, respondents from 100 households were selected from each of the 3 study areas. Face to face interview and focus group discussions in all 3 areas were conducted. Semi structured questionnaires were used to collect data. Results: The study revealed that only 35% of the respondents segregated their waste even though 64% of them had heard about it. 74.7% of them said waste van was available to collect their waste whereas few of them also resorted to open dumping and burning as method of waste disposal. 94% of the respondents said food waste was the commonly produced waste followed by plastics and papers. 14.3% respondents said garbage collection facility was not available in their area. About 72.6% of them were satisfied with the current solid waste management system. Availability of regular garbage collection facility was found to be significant with waste disposal practice. Conclusion: The variables such as age, education, size of household, source of income and monthly income were found to be significant with waste segregation practices. The waste segregation practices were found to be highly significant with knowledge on waste segregation, education on solid waste management, and exposure to information.

scholarly journals Environmental citizenship and solid waste management in Chattogram, Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 135-150
Author(s):  
Sarmistha Biswas ◽  
Ananya Nandy ◽  
Nafisa Islam ◽  
Nazifa Rafa
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sustainable City ◽  
Awareness Campaign ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
The City

Abstract Chattogram city is grappling with problems caused by inadequate solid waste management (SWM). Because the successful policy intervention regarding proper SWM depends on the intrinsic motivation of the city dwellers along with government intervention, the objective of this paper was to conduct an attitudinal study of the residents of Chattogram regarding their roles and responsibilities towards the SWM, and thus, the sustainable development of the city. It is a cross-sectional study based on a sample size of 150. Data was collected using a structured, pretested questionnaire. The result showed that the residents were unable to prioritize the city’s environmental problem over other problems due to the lack of knowledge and awareness about the environmental problems and its impacts on the Chattogram. However, in respect of SWM in the city, their eagerness for participation is appreciable, even though they are more dependent on government policy initiatives. An attitudinal gap was also observed here among the respondents pertaining to the vacuum of knowledge and awareness. Therefore, strong policy decisions and the awareness campaign can make people aware of their roles and responsibilities for a sustainable city and intrinsically motivate them to participate in SWM.

scholarly journals Gerenciamento de resíduos sólidos nas unidades básicas de saúde de Picos-PI

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 29-32
Author(s):  
Eduardo Fernandes Oliveira ◽  
Laura Maria Feitosa Formiga ◽  
Luisa Helena De Oliveira Lima ◽  
Bartira Bezerra De Brito ◽  
Raíla Carvalho Feitosa
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chemical Residues ◽  
Contaminated Waste

Resumo: Objetivou-se avaliar as medidas realizadas nas unidades de saúde de Picos - PI, para o gerenciamento dos resíduos sólidos. Foi desenvolvidoum estudo transversal de abordagem quantitativa com 19 enfermeiros mediante aplicação de um formulário semi-estruturado. Os resultados evidenciamque 63,2% possuíam o plano de gerenciamento de resíduos, 89,5% segregavam os resíduos perfurocortantes, 52,6% os resíduos químicos, 73,7%os resíduos potencialmente contaminados e 68,4% os resíduos comuns. Destaca-se a ausência de um plano formal para o gerenciamento dos resíduosproduzidos em algumas unidades, sendo este documento indispensável para o manejo correto dos resíduos.Descritores: Gerenciamento de Resíduos; Resíduos Sólidos; Centros de saúdeSolid waste management in health basic units of Picos -PIAbstract: This study aimed to evaluate the measures undertaken in the health units of Picos - PI for the management of solid waste. It was developeda cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach with 19 nurses by applying a semi-structured form. The results showed that 63.2% had a wastemanagement plan, 89.5% segregated waste sharps, 52.6% chemical residues, 73.7% potentially contaminated waste and 68.4% common waste. Wehighlight the lack of a formal plan for managing the waste produced in some units, this being essential document to the correct management of waste.Descriptors: Waste Management; Solid Waste; Health Centers.Gestión de residuos sólidos en las unidades básicas de salud de Picos -PIResumen: Este estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar las medidas adoptadas en las unidades de salud de Picos - PI para el manejo de residuos sólidos. Sedesarrolló un estudio transversal con enfoque cuantitativo con 19 enfermeras mediante la aplicación de un formulario semi-estructurado. Los resultadosmostraron que el 63,2% tenía un plan de gestión de residuos, 89,5% segregada residuos cortopunzantes, 52,6% de residuos químicos, 73,7% residuospotencialmente contaminados y 68,4% de residuos común. Cabe destacar la ausencia de un plan formal para la gestión de los residuos producidos enalgunas unidades, este documento es esencial para la correcta gestión de los residuos.Descriptores: Administración de Residuos; Residuos Sólidos; Centros de Salud.

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