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Jaravaza Moleen T
Department of Biology, Marian High School, University of Midlands State, Zvishavane, Zimbabwe
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Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions of Nursing Mothers towards Recycling and Safe Disposal of Diapers in Izayi Park, Zvishavane Community in Zimbabwe
Author(s): Nyomombe Tedius*, Mukono Tadiwanashe, Jaravaza Moleen T and Gondongwe Climon M
The research intended to establish the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of nursing mothers towards recycling and safe disposal of diapers in Izayi park Zvishavane community in Zimbabwe. The research also sought to establish why nursing mothers indiscriminately dump used diapers without washing them. Questionnaires were distributed to a sample of nursing mothers in the Izayi community. Some key informant interviews were held with the environmental health officers, district hospital, community health directors and influential health and environmental practitioners in the study area. Observations and first-hand information was also used in addition to the questionnaires and interviews. The results seemed to reflect that most nursing mothers preferred disposable diapers to traditional cloth napkins mostly because of their convenience and cheap prices. Disposable diapers do not require.. View more»