Common Waste Management Strategies and Perceived Health Implications Among Residents of Calabar South Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria. 0 0
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https://doi.org/10.60787/jete.vol8no1.93Keywords:
Waste management, health implications, open dumping, incineration, recyclingAbstract
This study examines the relationship between common waste management strategies and the perceived health implications among residents of Calabar South Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria. A correlational research design was employed, with a population of 191,630 residents. A stratified random sampling technique was used to select 58 streets from 288 through a hat-and-draw method, and four respondents per street were chosen accidentally, resulting in a sample size of 200. Data were collected using a researcher-developed questionnaire, and four hypotheses were tested at a 0.05 level of significance. The dependent variable was perceived health impact, while the independent variables included open dumping, sanitary landfill, incineration, and reuse/recycling waste management methods. Pearson Product Moment Correlation analysis was used to analyze the data. The findings revealed significant relationships between all four waste management methods and perceived health implications. Open dumping and incineration exhibited the strongest associations with negative health outcomes, likely due to exposure to pollutants, toxins, and disease-carrying organisms. While sanitary landfills and recycling are considered more sustainable options, poor waste handling, inadequate safety measures, and improper regulation contributed to perceived health risks. The study concludes that ineffective waste management practices can lead to serious health consequences. It recommends stricter enforcement of waste management policies, investment in advanced waste treatment technologies, improved public awareness, and enhanced waste collection services. Additionally, collaboration between government agencies, private waste management firms, and community stakeholders is essential to promoting sustainable waste management and reducing health hazards in Calabar South Local Government Area.
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