Effect of Health Education on the Knowledge of Proper Waste Disposal among Pupils of Elites International School, Awka

Waste generation is an inevitable phenomenon that occurs in an environment especially schools. This study determined the effect of health education on the knowledge of proper waste disposal among pupils of Elites International School, Awka. Two research questions guided the study. The quasi-experimental research design was used for the study. The simple random sampling technique was used to draw a sample of 50 out of 200 pupils. The instrument for data collection was a researcher’s designed questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The findings of the study revealed among others that the health education intervention on the knowledge of proper waste management among pupils of Elite international school was effective. The findings of the study also revealed that there is an increase on the knowledge of best waste disposal method among pupils of Elites International School, Awka after the health education programme on proper waste disposal. It is important to emphasize on the need for proper waste disposal in schools because it is essential to protect students’ health, prevent disease outbreaks and maintain a conducive environment.

Solid waste disposal, Health Education, Waste management

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