Solid waste management practices and its key factors among households in resource-limited settings, Northwest Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Proper handling of solid waste plays a vital role in protecting both the environment and public health. Despite this, inadequate waste handling remains a major challenge in many developing nations, including Ethiopia, threatening ecological balance and community health.

Objective

This study aimed to identify key factors influencing solid waste management practices among households in resource-limited settings in Northwest Ethiopia in 2024.

Design and methods

A cross-sectional study was carried out at the community level, involving 558 households in Debre Markos town selected using a multi-stage sampling technique. Data entry was performed using EpiData, and statistical analysis was conducted with SPSS Version 26. To determine factors associated with effecti

SUBMITTER: Teym A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12426385 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature