The Effects of Poor Garbage Disposal Community Health: A Case Study of Kisoro Town Council Kisoro District
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Date
2011
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Kabale University
Abstract
This study investigated the effects of poor garbage disposal on community health in Kisoro town council in Kisoro district. The major objectives of the study were; to identify garbage disposal practices in Kisoro town council, establish the causes of poor garbage disposal in Kisoro town council in Kisoro town council in district, establish the effects of poor garbage disposal on community health in Kisoro town council in Kisoro district and suggest ways of improving garbage management and community health in Kisoro town council, Kisoro district.
The study employed qualitative methods of data collection which included in –depth interview use of questionnaire and documentary method among others. The study was cross sectional in nature in the area of study.
The study examined the key findings of the study which included; garbage disposal practices in Kisoro town council to include: burning in open space, taking to garbage pits, composting and ignoring among others. The study further established the causes of poor garbage disposal in Kisoro town council among which included: ignorance, cost effectiveness and long distances of garbage skips. The study also remarked effects of poor garbage disposal on community health in Kisoro town council in Kisoro district such as: however, various measures were suggested such as strict rules and policies, penalties and fines.
However, it was noted that for effective management of garbage and community health, there should be massive sensitization and education of the public so as to make them change their attitudes towards garbage disposal and sanitation.
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A Dissertation Submitted in partial fulfillment of the Requirement for the a Ward of a Bachelor’s Degree in Land Use Planning and Management of Kabale University.
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Poor Garbage Disposal, Community Health
Citation
Bizimana. J.(2011).The Effects of Poor Garbage Disposal Community Health: A Case Study of Kisoro Town Council Kisoro District. Bachelors Report, Kabale University, Uganda.