A study on the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) towards cremation as an environmental management measure.

Author

Blessed Mazibiye

Title

A study on the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) towards cremation as an environmental
management measure.

Abstract

Background: According to Gwisai and Masona (2023) burial space in Zimbabwe is running out and there is need to adopt alternative methods of disposal of corpses that do not entail an opportunity cost of land. One such method can be by disposing bodies through cremation or
the degradation of corpses through burning. However for people to adopt this method they need to have the requisite knowledge and positive attitudes that must engender positive practice. No study has been carried out in the study area to determine peoples Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices concerning the practice of cremation. This study seeks to fill this gap. Materials and methods: The study adopted a cross sectional survey design. A total of sixty two questionnaires were administered among staff and students in the department of Environmental Science. The questionnaire contained both open and close ended questions.

Date

2024

Publisher

BUSE

Keywords

Knowledge

Attitudes

Practices

cremation

Supervisor

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