Factors Affecting Solid Waste Management Behavior of People in the Area of Ban San Sa Lee, San Sa Lee Sub-District, Wiang Pa Pao District, Chiang Rai Province

Authors

  • Supawadee Sujantha Master of Public Health, Sirindhorn College of Public Health Phitsanulok
  • Chalongrat Thongkanta Faculty of public health and allied health sciences Praboromarajchanok institute

Keywords:

behavior, solid waste management

Abstract

        This cross-sectional descriptive study aimed to examine the levels of knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding solid waste management among residents of Ban San Sa Lee, San Sa Lee Subdistrict, Wiang Pa Pao District, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand, and to identify factors affecting solid waste management. The study population consisted of 545 household heads, or household representatives. Data were collected using questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and stepwise multiple regression analysis.

        The results revealed that 57.25% of participants had a moderate level of knowledge, while 40.55% had a high level. A high level of attitudes toward solid waste management was observed in 70.25% of participants, whereas 60.10% demonstrated a moderate level of waste management behavior. Comparisons of behavior across personal factors showed that behavior scores differed significantly by educational level (p < 0.001). Factors significantly affecting solid waste management behavior included attitudes, knowledge, and educational level, which together explained 40.0% of the variance in behavior (R² = 0.40, p < 0.001).

        These findings suggest that continuous efforts to enhance knowledge and promote appropriate attitudes are essential for improving solid waste management behaviors among community residents.

 

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2026-04-21

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Sujantha, S. ., & Thongkanta, C. (2026). Factors Affecting Solid Waste Management Behavior of People in the Area of Ban San Sa Lee, San Sa Lee Sub-District, Wiang Pa Pao District, Chiang Rai Province. Journal of Health Policy, Law and Administration, 12(2), 231–241. retrieved from https://so05.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/journal_law/article/view/288131

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Vol. 12 No. 2 (2026): May-August

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