EXPLORATION OF COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE ON MASK WASTE MANAGEMENTIN THE KAMPUNG BARU SUB-DISTRICT

Abstract

Mask waste can cause environmental pollution and sources of disease spread if not properly managed. The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of knowledge and attitudes of the community on the waste management of disposable masks in Kampung Baru Sub-District. The type of research used is analytical research with a cross-sectional design. The study population was 3,692 households with a sample size of 361 respondents. Sampling using a purposive sampling technique. Data analysis using Chi-square test. The characteristics of respondents are known to be the gender of the majority of women (58.4%), age 46-64 years (48.5%), the last dominant education is high school (41.3%), and work as IRT (42.4%). There is a significant relationship between knowledge (p-value 0.000) and attitude (p-value 0.000) with disposable mask waste management. It is expected that the role of the government in providing education to the community by conducting counseling on how to manage waste masks is good and correct to prevent environmental pollution and disease transmission