Factors Influencing Attitude, Safety Behavior, and Knowledge regarding Household Waste Management in Guinea: A Cross-Sectional Study

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 socioecon...

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Published in:Journal of Environmental and Public Health 2016-01, Vol.2016 (2016), p.325-333
Main Author: Mamady, Keita
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alzheimer's disease
Behavior
Cities
Community
Cross-Sectional Studies
Cultural heritage
Education
Family income
Guinea
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Households
Humans
Management
Population
Psychological aspects
Public health
R&D
Refuse Disposal
Research & development
Researchers
Response rates
Safety
Sample size
Sanitation, Household
Socioeconomic factors
Waste disposal
Waste Management
Waste management industry
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1687-9805
1687-9813
DOI:10.1155/2016/9305768