Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Domestic Usage of Plastics in a Rural Area of Kancheepuram District
Journal Title: National Journal of Research in Community Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 0
Abstract
Introduction: Plastics are part of everyday life and cover every aspect like construction, household items, food and packaging. Tamil Nadu leads South Indian states in plastic consumption and manufacturing. Only 9% of plastic waste produced is recycled. More than 79% of plastic waste is piled up in landfill or elsewhere in the environment. Objectives: 1.To assess knowledge, attitude and practice of using plastics in households of a rural area. Materials and Methods: A community-based, descriptive study was conducted during January to February 2018 among households of Melamaiyur village, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram. Households were selected randomly and interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. Descriptive Statistics was calculated as mean, standard deviation, percentage and proportion. Association between attitude and demographic variables was analysed using Chi-Square test. Results: Among 206 participants, 156 (78.7%) were females. The mean age of participants was 43±15.25 years. 72(35%) belonged to upper middle class according to modified BG Prasad Classification. About 205(99.5%) were aware that plastics are hazardous to environment. Majority 182 (88.3%) strongly favored ban on plastic bag usage. Instead of regular plastics, 144(70%) households showed interest for biodegradable plastics. Most of them 161(78%) were using plastics to store food items and water. Three-fourth of households 153(74.3%) used their own bag for shopping. Burning 100(48.5%) and dumping in garbage truck 56(27%) were common methods of plastic disposal. Conclusion: Most households were aware of the hazards of plastic products and had satisfactory attitude towards reducing plastics. Majority favored ban on plastic products. However, all households used plastics for various purposes.
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Kanagabala B, Roseline F. William, Thirunaaukarasu D, Gladius Jennifer H
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