Department of Environmental Health, College of Health Science, Debre Markos University, Ethiopia
He is affiliated to Debre Markos University, Ethiopia. He is a recipient of many awards and grants for his valuable contributions and discoveries in major area of subject research. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.
Research Article
Assessment of Household Solid Waste Management Practice and Associated Factors in Debre Berhan Town, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia
Author(s): Gemachis Genati, Mahmud Ahmednur, Getie Berihun and Abraham Teym*
Background: All over the world, countries are battling with waste management and governments are investing huge
sums of money to tackle waste issues. Household solid wastes in Debre Berhan town are observed on the road, burning inside the village, and disposed of in sewerage.
Objective: This study was aimed to assess the status of household solid waste management practice and associated factors in Debre Berhan town from March 1- March 30, 2020.
Methods: Community-based cross-sectional study design was conducted in the household of Debre Berhan. Data
was collected from 722 households, which were selected through multi-stage sampling from three kebeles. The
Obtained data were entered using Epidata and finally analyzed using SPSS Version 21. Bivariate and multivariate
analyses were done to identify the in.. View more»