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Table 5 Correlation between locality and/or house type and the perception in household SWM

From: Household solid waste management practices and perceptions among residents in the East Coast of Malaysia

Variables

 

Appropriate disposal site provided

Pearson Chi-square

Yes (N = 170)

No (N = 168)

(p-value)

Locality

Kg. Chempaka

30

0

8.074 (0.152)

Taman Desa Kujid

30

0

 

Taman Sri Iman

30

0

 

Kg Belukar

115

10

 

Kg Panji

57

4

 

Kg Tapang

32

1

 

Taman Bendahara

29

0

 

Type of house

Bungalow

96

7

8.486 (0.131)

Semi detached

37

0

 

Terrace

49

1

 

Village

47

5

 

Other

94

2

 

Locality

Kg. Chempaka

Improper waste management contribute to disease occurrence

18.887 (0.042)*

Yes

No

Not sure

29

1

0

 

Taman Desa Kujid

29

1

0

 
 

Taman Sri Iman

29

1

0

 
 

Kg Belukar

119

2

4

 
 

Kg Panji

60

0

1

 
 

Kg Tapang

29

4

0

 
 

Taman Bendahara

29

0

0

 
  1. *p<0.05