Ulusal Çevre Bilimleri Araştırma Dergisi

Yazarlar: Yasin UZUNTARLA, Fatma UZUNTARLA

Konular:Çevre Bilimleri

Anahtar Kelimeler:Health perception,Waste,Packaging waste

Özet: The aim of this study was to investigate of health perceptions of people who collecting packaging waste. Within the scope of this descriptive study, 117 people who collect packaging waste were reached in Ankara / Yenimahalle district but the study was completed with 67 persons (57.2%) who agreed to participate in the study. The study was conducted between May and September 2018. Survey method was used as data collection tool, and Health Perceptions Scale was used. SPSS 22 statistical program was used in the evaluation of data. All of the participants were male. Of the participants, 50.7% were married, 40.3% were in the 18-25 age group, 56.7% were secondary school graduates, 40.3% were income in 1600-1800 TL. 71.6% were working 10 hours a day. 37.3% had a professional experience of 6-10 years. 22.4% were had chronic disease. Mean score of Health Perceptions Scale was found as (48.44 ± 9.90). Participants' health perceptions are medium level. In the health perceptions of the participants, a significant differences were found in marital status, income and year of work in the sector. Free training seminars should be organized by public institutions and non-governmental organizations, action plans should be prepared in order to protect and improve the health of persons by preparing sectoral working plans.

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