Knowledge, Attitude, And Practice (Kap) Of Waste Management During Covid-19 Among Public In Kuala Muda, Kedah

Abstract

A Low Public Participation In Waste Separation At Source Has Contributed To The Low Rate Of Recycling And Several Solid Waste Management Problems. The Covid-19 Pandemic Also Brings Substantial Effect On The Waste Management Where The Waste Generation Keeps Increasing Especially The Single-Used Products Such As Face Masks, Disinfection Wipes And Gloves. The Absence Of Separation Practice For Covid-19 Potential Waste Will Bring Negative Impacts To The Environment. A Cross-Sectional Survey Using A Simple Random Sampling Was Performed In Selected Study Area In Kuala Muda During Covid-19 Pandemic Involving 101 Respondents From Bandar Amanjaya. The Aim Of This Study Is To Determine The Level Of Knowledge, Attitude, And Practice (Kap) Of Waste Management Based On Separation Practice During Covid-19. A Validated And Pre-Tested Questionnaire Of This Survey Consisted Of Five Sections: Demographic Profile, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, And Recommendation, With A Total Of 31 Questions Comprised From The Kap Parts. The Descriptive Data Analysis Of This Study Was Analyzed Using Ibm Spss Software. The Finding Revealed 80.2% Of Respondents In Kuala Muda Had High Level Of Knowledge, 44.6% Had Moderate Level Of Attitude And 58.4% Of Respondents Had Moderate Level Of Practice Towards Waste Management Based On Separation Practice During Covid-19.