Author(s):
Lincy Issac, Annmol Rose Byju, Ansa Sara Paul, Ansula Mary M.P
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lincyissaclik@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/jnmr.2025.23 
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Lincy Issac1, Annmol Rose Byju2, Ansa Sara Paul2, Ansula Mary M.P2
1Assistant Professor, Department of Community Health Nursing, Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church College of Nursing, Kolenchery, Affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur.
2Fourth Year B.Sc Nursing Students, Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church College of Nursing, Kolenchery, Affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 4,
Issue - 3,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
Women play a pivotal role in the management of household waste, thus impacting environmental sustainability and public health. A community based cross- sectional study was conducted among 68 women at Aikaranadu Grama Panchayat in Ernakulam District, Kerala, to assess their knowledge and gather the practices of domestic waste management. Samples were selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using socio-demographic questionnaire, self-structured knowledge questionnaire, and a self-reported practice checklist. Analysis was done with R and SPSS software. The mean and SD of knowledge score was found to be in the range of 11.44±2.17, with 62% of this group showing average knowledge, 32% good while 6% exhibiting poor knowledge. All participants reported good practices (mean score 48.4±0.7). No significant correlation (? = 0.134, p = 0.278) existed between knowledge and practices. Their knowledge was observed to be associated with the education, family type, socioeconomic status, and religion (p<0.278). Despite good practices, suboptimal knowledge highlights the need for targeted educational interventions to enhance sustainable waste management.
Cite this article:
Lincy Issac, Annmol Rose Byju, Ansa Sara Paul, Ansula Mary M.P. A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess the Knowledge and Reported Practices regarding Domestic Waste Management among women in selected rural areas of Ernakulam District, Kerala. A and V Pub Journal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2025;4(3):95-7. doi: 10.52711/jnmr.2025.23
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Lincy Issac, Annmol Rose Byju, Ansa Sara Paul, Ansula Mary M.P. A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess the Knowledge and Reported Practices regarding Domestic Waste Management among women in selected rural areas of Ernakulam District, Kerala. A and V Pub Journal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2025;4(3):95-7. doi: 10.52711/jnmr.2025.23 Available on: https://jnmronline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-4-3-6
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