Factors of the PRECEDE Model related to household solid waste separation behavior among housewives in Nakhon Chum sub-district, Mueang district, Kamphaeng Phet Province.

Abstract

The descriptive correlational study was studied the waste sorting behavior among housewives in Nakhon Chum sub-district Municipality, Mueang district, Kamphaeng Phet Province. Data was collected by using    questionnaire from a sample of 314 households. The multi - stage random sampling was used for selecting of the samples. The descriptive statistic and Chi-Square Test were analyzed and reported.

          The results found that 95.54% of samples had a high level of knowledge on waste types and waste separation. 89.81% had an attitude of them towards waste separation were at a good level. 89.17% of samples had waste separation behavior was at a good level. There were three predisposing factors; Age, Educational level and the number of household members related to waste separation behavior of samples. The reinforcing factors related to waste separation behavior of samples were included having the buyers of recyclable waste at home in 1-2 times per month and having been trained on waste separation to add value of waste at the 1 year ago. Finally, the enabling factors were obtaining information news on waste separation from all media and others. All of factors analyzed at the level of statistical significance (p-value < 0.05)

          For the suggestion, increasing the training workshops to housewives on household waste separation with the correct method in solid waste separation. Campaigning about waste separation behavior through various media. Adjusting the attitude towards solid waste separation in the area as continuously. At last, Increasing the number of the recycling shops and setting the waste banks in the community.