Intention to comply with solid waste management practices among households in Butajira town, Southern Ethiopia using the theory of planned behavior.

ABSTRACT:

Background

One of the world's most serious environmental issues is solid waste management. It is critical for researchers to understand the intention to comply with solid waste management. Thus, we aim to determine the intention to comply with solid waste management practice among households in Butajira Town using the Theory of Planned Behavior.

Method

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 422 households in Butajira from June 1 to June 30, 2020. The constructs and principles of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) were measured. We selected using a systematic sampling method and collected data by using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 25.0. The predictors of intention to practice solid wa

SUBMITTER: Fikadu SD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9269971 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature