Mamady Keita
Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410078, China.
J Environ Public Health. 2016;2016:9305768. doi: 10.1155/2016/9305768. Epub 2016 Mar 22.
Waste indiscriminate disposal is recognized as an important cause of environmental pollution and is associated with health problems. Safe management and disposal of household waste are an important problem to the capital city of Guinea (Conakry). The objective of this study was to identify socioeconomic and demographic factors associated with practice, knowledge, and safety behavior of family members regarding household waste management and to produce a remedial action plan. I found that no education background, income, and female individuals were independently associated with indiscriminate waste disposal. Unplanned residential area was an additional factor associated with indiscriminate waste disposal. I also found that the community residents had poor knowledge and unsafe behavior in relation to waste management. The promotion of environmental information and public education and implementation of community action programs on disease prevention and health promotion will enhance environmental friendliness and safety of the community.
垃圾随意处置被认为是环境污染的一个重要原因,并且与健康问题相关。几内亚首都科纳克里的生活垃圾安全管理和处置是一个重要问题。本研究的目的是确定与家庭成员在生活垃圾管理方面的实践、知识和安全行为相关的社会经济和人口因素,并制定一个补救行动计划。我发现,没有教育背景、收入情况以及女性个体与垃圾随意处置独立相关。规划外的居民区是与垃圾随意处置相关的另一个因素。我还发现,社区居民在垃圾管理方面知识匮乏且行为不安全。推广环境信息和公共教育以及实施关于疾病预防和健康促进的社区行动计划将提高社区的环境友好性和安全性。