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61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to Thực Trạng Sử Dụng Sản Phẩm Nhựa Dùng Một Lần Của Người Dân Tại Một Thị Trấn Huyện Bình Tân, Tỉnh Vĩnh Long Và Một Số Yếu Tố Liên Quan Năm 2022
ClearAssessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Single Use Plastics among the Residents of a Rural Area in a Coastal District of Karnataka - A Descriptive Study
Researchers conducted a cross-sectional survey of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding single-use plastics among 319 rural residents in a coastal district of Karnataka, India, finding that more than 70% were aware that single-use plastics are harmful but that behavioral change lagged behind awareness.
Prevalence of Plastic Usage and the Factors Associated With It Among Adults in Perambalur District of South India: A Cross-Sectional Study
Researchers surveyed 1,200 adults in South India about their plastic use habits, finding that 92.5% use plastic daily despite widespread awareness of its harms and local bans on plastic bags. The study found that younger, urban, more educated, and male participants were the heaviest plastic users, indicating that awareness alone is not enough to change behavior.
Research on the Behavior of Use of Nylon Bag of the People of Thai Nguyen City
This survey study assessed plastic bag use behaviors among 221 residents of Thai Nguyen City, Vietnam, finding that while most people are aware of environmental harms from plastic bags, many continue to use them. The findings suggest a need for targeted public education and accessible alternative products to shift behavior.
Factors Related to Reducing The Use of Plastic Bags in Kabupaten Bekasi
This Indonesian survey study examined the factors that influence whether people in Bekasi Regency reduce their use of plastic bags, finding that knowledge, attitudes, and access to alternatives were key predictors. Reducing single-use plastic bag consumption is important for limiting the amount of plastic that fragments into microplastics in the environment. The paper provides insights for designing behavior-change interventions aimed at plastic pollution reduction.
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices toward Plastic Pollution among Malaysians: Implications for Minimizing Plastic Use and Pollution
Researchers surveyed Malaysians about their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding plastic pollution. The study found that while most people were aware of plastic pollution problems, there was a significant gap between awareness and actual behavior change. The findings suggest that education campaigns alone are insufficient and need to be paired with practical infrastructure and policy changes to reduce plastic use.
Impacts of Education and Perception on Vietnamese High School Students' Behaviors Regarding Plastic Waste : The Mediating Role of Attitude
This is a duplicate record of a study examining how education and perception influence plastic waste behaviors among Vietnamese high school students, with attitude as a mediating factor. The findings underscore the role of environmental education in shaping responsible plastic disposal behavior.
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices towards Plastic Pollution among Malaysians
Researchers assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) toward plastic pollution among 294 Malaysian respondents via an online survey, using descriptive statistics, KAP scoring, and cross-tabulation to evaluate variation across sociodemographic groups. The study found that while awareness of plastic pollution was present, gaps between knowledge and actual waste reduction behavior persisted across the surveyed population.
Single use plastic usage in the Maldives: Knowledge, practice and attitude
Researchers surveyed single-use plastic consumption patterns, knowledge levels, and consumer attitudes in the Maldives using questionnaires, finding significant knowledge gaps about single-use plastics and concerns about tap water confidence in a small island nation facing severe solid waste management pressures.
Faktor-faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Pengelolaan Sampah Plastik Di Kampung Jawa Kelurahan Air Molek I Kecamatan Pasir Penyu Tahun 2021
Researchers investigated factors associated with plastic waste management behavior among 102 households in Kampung Jawa, Indonesia, using a cross-sectional quantitative method with questionnaire-based interviews. Univariate and bivariate analyses identified knowledge and behavior as key determinants of plastic waste management practices in the community.
Impacts of Education and Perception on Vietnamese High School Students' Behaviors Regarding Plastic Waste : The Mediating Role of Attitude
A study in Vietnam analyzed how education and perception influence plastic waste behaviors among high school students, with environmental attitude serving as a mediating factor. The findings suggest that improving environmental knowledge and attitude formation is key to changing plastic disposal behaviors in young people.
A community-based cross-sectional study exploring knowledge, attitude, and practice of adults towards the use and hazards of plastic products
A community-based cross-sectional study explored public knowledge, attitudes, and practices around plastic use and health risks, finding gaps in awareness of plastic chemical components despite widespread daily use. The authors recommend targeted public education to promote healthier and more sustainable plastic choices.
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices towards Single-Use Plastic Bags in the United Arab Emirates
This survey assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward single-use plastic bags in the United Arab Emirates, finding moderate awareness but behavioral gaps, and identifying factors influencing willingness to reduce plastic bag use.
Gaps between Attitudes and Behavior in the Use of Disposable Plastic Tableware (DPT) and Factors Influencing Sustainable DPT Consumption: A Study of Hong Kong Undergraduates
Researchers surveyed attitudes and actual behaviors toward disposable plastic tableware use in Hong Kong, finding significant gaps between stated environmental concerns and purchasing behavior that were amplified by the COVID-19 takeaway food surge, and analyzing barriers to behavioral change.
The Effects of Community Characteristics on Solid-Waste Generation and Management in the Village (A Case Study: Kurandak, North Sumatra)
A study in a North Sumatra village used questionnaires and interviews to assess how demographic and socioeconomic factors influence both household waste generation and participation in waste management. Education, income, and knowledge about waste management were significant predictors of both waste volume and responsible disposal behavior. Community-level programs that address these factors could improve plastic waste management in rural settings.
Development and Validation of a Questionnaire Assessing Plastic Use Patterns, Knowledge, and Attitudes Toward Microplastics in Relation to Cognitive Function in Indonesia
Researchers developed and validated a questionnaire to assess plastic use patterns, microplastic knowledge, and attitudes among Indonesian adults, with a focus on potential associations with cognitive function. The study provides a validated tool for measuring public awareness of microplastic exposure in Indonesia, where plastic pollution is particularly severe, and explores the emerging concern about neurocognitive effects of microplastic exposure.
Household-Level Strategies to Tackle Plastic Waste Pollution in a Transitional Country
Researchers surveyed 730 Vietnamese households on plastic waste management strategies, finding that waste sorting, environmental fund contributions, and willingness to relocate from polluted areas varied based on socioeconomic factors and environmental awareness.
A Systematic Review on Knowledge, Attitude and Practices towards Single-Use Plastic
This systematic review examines what people know and think about single-use plastics and whether that knowledge changes their behavior. Understanding public attitudes toward disposable plastic is important because single-use items are a primary source of the plastic waste that breaks down into the microplastics now found in human blood, organs, and food.
Influencing Factors of Plastic Waste Pollution Reduction in Kinshasa
A survey of 267 people in Kinshasa examined what factors influence plastic waste reduction behavior. Results identified education, awareness, and access to waste management infrastructure as key drivers of reduced plastic pollution, with implications for designing effective behavior change interventions in urban African settings.
Analysis of Factors of Single-Use Plastic Avoidance Behavior for Environmental Sustainability in China
A structural equation modeling study of 421 Chinese respondents found that attitude, perceived behavioral control, and policy intervention significantly influenced single-use plastic avoidance behavior, mediated by behavioral intentions and plastic-related environmental concerns.
Single-use Plastic: Reduce or Ignore
This Malaysian study examined public attitudes toward single-use plastic reduction through expert interviews, finding that while Malaysians are heavy users of single-use plastics, there is awareness of environmental harms. Addressing this gap between awareness and behavior change requires targeted public education and accessible alternatives to disposable plastic products.
Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Perilaku Pengunjung dalam Membuang Sampah di Pantai Lampu Satu Kabupaten Merauke Papua
This paper is not directly about microplastics; it is a cross-sectional study examining factors — such as knowledge, attitude, gender, and age — that influence whether beach visitors in Papua, Indonesia properly dispose of their rubbish.
Exploring strategies to tackle plastic waste pollution: Evidence from Vietnamese household survey and Bayesian approach
A Vietnamese household survey combined with Bayesian statistical analysis examined how families perceive and manage plastic waste. The study found that knowledge, attitudes, and income all influenced sorting behavior, but cultural norms and convenience were also strong factors. The findings inform the design of more effective behavior-change programs for plastic waste reduction.
Domestic Plastic Consumption Patterns: A Data-Informed Sociological Analysis of Education and Behaviour Among Homemakers
A household survey in Pakistan found that plastic bottles, bags, and containers dominate domestic consumption, with education level influencing awareness but not necessarily behavior. Understanding consumption patterns at the household level is foundational for reducing the volume of single-use plastics that ultimately fragment into microplastics in the environment.
Community Behavior Towards Environmental Cleanliness in Kampung Agas Area Tanjung Uma Village Batam City
Not relevant to microplastics — this descriptive quantitative study assesses community awareness and behavior around waste and environmental cleanliness in a coastal village in Batam City, Indonesia, finding very low environmental awareness among residents.