Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 12(2), pp. 277 - 284
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2024.120212
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The Perilous Repercussions of Plastic Bags on Health, as well as the Prevailing Sentiment of the Populace towards Alternative Options

Sheetal Barde ^1,*, Sheela Upendra ¹, Jasneet Kaur ¹, Ranjit Kumar ^2
1 Symbiosis College of Nursing, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India
² School of Engineering, Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune, India

ABSTRACT

Background: Plastic bags have become a ubiquitous part of daily life, but their accessibility comes with environmental and potential health hazards. While the health concerns associated with plastic bag use are not as widely studied as their ecological influence, there are some concerns worth considering. Objective: The purpose of this study was to delve into the collective comprehension of the general populace regarding the potential health hazards associated with the utilization of plastic bags within residential premises. Additionally, it sought to explore the prevailing dispositions towards embracing substitute options within specific localities of Pune City. Methodology: The current study used a non-experimental descriptive design. The sample size of 100 adults living in the specified Pune Urban Area was determined using a simple random selection procedure. The tool included an organized knowledge survey and an attitude questionnaire about the health risks of using plastic bags in the home and attitudes regarding the usage of alternatives. Results: 65 percent had insufficient knowledge, 35 percent had enough knowledge, and none had sufficient knowledge. Regarding attitude, 44% had an adverse mindset, 53% had an unbiased viewpoint, and three percent had a good attitude about using alternatives. Conclusion: The community health nurse must continually concentrate her efforts on raising women's understanding of the health dangers associated with domestic use of plastic through health education, media coverage, education programmes, and other ways.

KEYWORDS
Plastics, Bags, Domestic, Health Risk, Pune Urban Area

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Sheetal Barde , Sheela Upendra , Jasneet Kaur , Ranjit Kumar , "The Perilous Repercussions of Plastic Bags on Health, as well as the Prevailing Sentiment of the Populace towards Alternative Options," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 277 - 284, 2024. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2024.120212.

(b). APA Format:
Sheetal Barde , Sheela Upendra , Jasneet Kaur , Ranjit Kumar (2024). The Perilous Repercussions of Plastic Bags on Health, as well as the Prevailing Sentiment of the Populace towards Alternative Options. Universal Journal of Public Health, 12(2), 277 - 284. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2024.120212.