Factors Influencing Attitude, Safety Behavior, and Knowledge regarding Household Waste Management in Guinea: A Cross-Sectional Study
Author
Source
Journal of Environmental and Public Health
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-03-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Waste indiscriminate disposal is recognized as an important cause of environmental pollution and is associated with health problems.
Safe management and disposal of household waste are an important problem to the capital city of Guinea (Conakry).
The objective of this study was to identify socioeconomic and demographic factors associated with practice, knowledge, and safety behavior of family members regarding household waste management and to produce a remedial action plan.
I found that no education background, income, and female individuals were independently associated with indiscriminate waste disposal.
Unplanned residential area was an additional factor associated with indiscriminate waste disposal.
I also found that the community residents had poor knowledge and unsafe behavior in relation to waste management.
The promotion of environmental information and public education and implementation of community action programs on disease prevention and health promotion will enhance environmental friendliness and safety of the community.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mamady, Keita. 2016. Factors Influencing Attitude, Safety Behavior, and Knowledge regarding Household Waste Management in Guinea: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Environmental and Public Health،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1108549
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mamady, Keita. Factors Influencing Attitude, Safety Behavior, and Knowledge regarding Household Waste Management in Guinea: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Environmental and Public Health No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1108549
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mamady, Keita. Factors Influencing Attitude, Safety Behavior, and Knowledge regarding Household Waste Management in Guinea: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Environmental and Public Health. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1108549
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1108549