Psycho-Cognitive Factors Associated with Solid Waste Disposal Among Residents of Sagamu Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria
- June 14, 2021
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International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) | Volume VIII, Issue V, May 2021 | ISSN 2321–2705
Sosanwo, T. S., Adeniran, A. E & Balogun, A. R.
Department of Public and Applied Health, Babcock University, Nigeria
Abstract
Solid waste management is one of the world’s most serious issues. The purpose of this study was aimed at eliciting information on psycho-cognitive factors associated with solid waste disposal among residents in Sagamu local government area, Ogun State, Nigeria. A simple random sampling technique was used in selecting three hundred and eighty-five respondents. A validated questionnaire which was self-administered was used for data collection. Data collected were analysed by using descriptive statistics of frequency tables, charts, mean, standard deviation and inferential statistics of correlation, and multiple regression. The findings showed a mean score of knowledge measured on a 10-point reference scale as a mean and standard deviation of 7.4±2.3. The respondents’ attitude measured on a 30 point rating scale showed a mean score and standard deviation of 16.52±4.5. The respondent’s overall perception to improper waste disposal measured on a 51-point rating scale showed a mean score and standard deviation of 7.70 ±1.60. The findings revealed that the majority of respondents had good knowledge of solid waste disposal, moderate attitude and perception on solid waste disposal. Mass media (radios, televisions, newspapers, posters, magazines) should be used to facilitate change in attitudes, practices, and perception of the residents towards waste disposal.
Keywords: Attitude, Knowledge, Perception, Solid Waste Disposal.
1.0 Introduction
Solid wastes are the most commonly known discarded wastes that make up the day-to-day items being disposed by the general public, and they include all substances or objects thrown away as products of packaging, lawn cuttings, furniture, clothing materials, bottles/glasses, food scraps, electric appliances, newspapers, paint, and batteries, among many other items (Afon, 2006). The rate of waste generation is increasing all over the world. Cities around the world produced 2.01 billion tonnes of solid waste in 2016
