CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU 2015; 05(03): 029-035
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1703908
Original Article

KAP study of solid waste disposal of households in Kuttar & Manjanadi Panchayath covered under gramaskhema programme of K.S. Hegde Medical Academy

K. G. Kiran
1   Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
,
Sanjay Kini
2   Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
,
Ravi K.
3   Medico-Social Worker, Department of Community Medicine, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
,
Santhosh N. P.
3   Medico-Social Worker, Department of Community Medicine, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
,
N. Udaya Kiran
4   Professor & HOD, Department of Community Medicine, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
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Abstract

An important problem faced by many societies across the world is unhealthy disposal of solid wastes. Knowledge, attitude, practices of people plays a crucial role as their view point is extremely vital in providing solutions to future environmental problems. A cross sectional study was conducted among the households of Kuttar and Manjanadi villages and a sample of 120 households were studied. Majority had a good knowledge about the ill effects of improper solid waste disposal and that 82.5% said collectively that it causes disease, unpleasant odour, unpleasant site and rodent nuisance. Majority of them had a positive attitude towards solid waste disposal and 98.3% felt that improper solid waste removal and disposal effects environment. Regarding household waste disposal practice it was found to be unsatisfactory as 78 households disposed of household wastes by just throwing away outside the house. Strict surveillance, supervision and timely removal for disposal of solid waste by management are the key factors in reducing environmental hazards.



Publication History

Article published online:
22 April 2020

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