Knowledge, attitude, and awareness (KAA) regarding water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) among rural residents in Kerian, Perak
Introduction: To study knowledge, attitude, and awareness (KAA) regarding water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) among rural residents in three villages in Kerian, Perak. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 165 residents aged 18 years old and above. All respondents were sampled throu...
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| description | Introduction: To study knowledge, attitude, and awareness (KAA) regarding water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) among rural residents in three villages in Kerian, Perak. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 165 residents aged 18 years old and above. All respondents were sampled through cluster sampling. A set of validated questionnaires from previous studies consisting of four sections were used to access the level of KAA. Data analysis was performed by using SPSS Version 22. Results: Overall, the study found that knowledge (40.0%), attitude (76.0%), awareness (59.0%) were at moderate levels. Chi-square analysis showed that there was an association between level of knowledge and household income (X2 = 20.765, p=0.004) and gender (X2 =7.263, p=0.027). However, there was no association between age and level of knowledge (X2 =8.599, p=0.335). In addition, there was a significant association between knowledge and attitude (p=0.006, r=0.211), and knowledge and awareness (p=0.009, r=0.203). Both associations showed a poor correlation between them. Conclusion: This study concludes that as knowledge level improves, so does attitude and awareness. The media plays a important role as a medium for behavioral changes communication among the community. Continuous education through health promotion programs is needed to ensure information regarding WASH is distributed fairly among the community. |
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| spelling | upm.eprints-1020582023-10-06T23:15:51Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/102058/ Knowledge, attitude, and awareness (KAA) regarding water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) among rural residents in Kerian, Perak Rahim, Nur Ain Mohd Sham, Shaharuddin Abdul Rahman, Haliza Introduction: To study knowledge, attitude, and awareness (KAA) regarding water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) among rural residents in three villages in Kerian, Perak. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 165 residents aged 18 years old and above. All respondents were sampled through cluster sampling. A set of validated questionnaires from previous studies consisting of four sections were used to access the level of KAA. Data analysis was performed by using SPSS Version 22. Results: Overall, the study found that knowledge (40.0%), attitude (76.0%), awareness (59.0%) were at moderate levels. Chi-square analysis showed that there was an association between level of knowledge and household income (X2 = 20.765, p=0.004) and gender (X2 =7.263, p=0.027). However, there was no association between age and level of knowledge (X2 =8.599, p=0.335). In addition, there was a significant association between knowledge and attitude (p=0.006, r=0.211), and knowledge and awareness (p=0.009, r=0.203). Both associations showed a poor correlation between them. Conclusion: This study concludes that as knowledge level improves, so does attitude and awareness. The media plays a important role as a medium for behavioral changes communication among the community. Continuous education through health promotion programs is needed to ensure information regarding WASH is distributed fairly among the community. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences 2022 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/102058/1/202204110948175_1321.pdf Rahim, Nur Ain and Mohd Sham, Shaharuddin and Abdul Rahman, Haliza (2022) Knowledge, attitude, and awareness (KAA) regarding water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) among rural residents in Kerian, Perak. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 18 (suppl.5). 38 - 44. ISSN 1675-8544; ESSN: 2636-9346 https://medic.upm.edu.my/jurnal_kami/volume_18_2022/mjmhs_vol18_supp_5_april_2022-66369 |
| spellingShingle | Rahim, Nur Ain Mohd Sham, Shaharuddin Abdul Rahman, Haliza Knowledge, attitude, and awareness (KAA) regarding water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) among rural residents in Kerian, Perak |
| title | Knowledge, attitude, and awareness (KAA) regarding water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) among rural residents in Kerian, Perak |
| title_full | Knowledge, attitude, and awareness (KAA) regarding water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) among rural residents in Kerian, Perak |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge, attitude, and awareness (KAA) regarding water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) among rural residents in Kerian, Perak |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge, attitude, and awareness (KAA) regarding water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) among rural residents in Kerian, Perak |
| title_short | Knowledge, attitude, and awareness (KAA) regarding water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) among rural residents in Kerian, Perak |
| title_sort | knowledge attitude and awareness kaa regarding water sanitation and hygiene wash among rural residents in kerian perak |
| url | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/102058/1/202204110948175_1321.pdf |
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