Assessing the knowledge, attitude and practice of the kermanshahi women towards reducing, recycling and reusing of municipal solid waste

摘要

The present study was conducted with the aim of surveying the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of 1750 females from Kermanshah city in Iran on separation and reduction in source, recycling, harmful effects of solid waste mismanagement on the environment and human health. Also, the relationship between the demographic characteristics of individuals (age, occupation, education, family size, and marital status) and solid waste management was evaluated. The results indicated that Kermanshahi women had satisfactory levels for knowledge (79%) and attitude (86%) on solid waste management. However, 77% of the people showed a poor performance. The present study revealed that females with academic education and public employment as well as young females had a greater KAP, while they had less satisfaction with the waste collection systems. The women's practice showed that 48.33% had received waste management training on TV, 24% as face-to-face, 32.21% by brochures, 2.66% through newspapers, and 1.99 via radio. Also, 83% of females emphasized the role of interne in raising their knowledge and attitude. According to this study, increasing the participation, education, raising the knowledge of individuals, providing appropriate facilities and equipment and implementing coordinated coherent programs of recycling by the governmental and private sectors played a very important role in solid waste management. With more emphasis on educational aspects, especially through municipalities and by creating participatory and encouraging programs among the families and the municipality, it is possible to improve the practice of citizens by improving their knowledge, while taking effective steps for promoting this environmental activity.