ArticleHealth science reports2026
Determinants of Plastic Waste Awareness, Preventive Practices, and Health Symptoms: An Urban-Rural Comparative Cross-Sectional Study in Bangladesh.
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Background and Aims: Plastic waste is an escalating environmental and public health threat, particularly in Bangladesh, where rapid consumption and inadequate waste management exacerbate associated risks. Evidence on urban-rural disparities in awareness, preventive practices, and related health outcomes remains limited. This study compared these differences and identified key determinants to inform context-specific interventions. Methods: This comparative cross-sectional study was conducted in 2022 among 768 respondents from urban (Dhaka) and rural (Tangail) settings. Households were selected using random route sampling, and eligible participants (≥ 18 years, both male and female, ≥ 1-year residency) were selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected via face-to-face interviews using a pretested, semi-structured questionnaire (Cronbach's Results: Urban respondents demonstrated higher adequate awareness of environmental (79.4% vs. 59.1%) and health effects (80.7% vs. 45.3%; Conclusion: Despite higher awareness among urban and educated populations, preventive practices remain limited, reflecting a persistent awareness-practice gap shaped by structural and contextual constraints. Strengthening waste management infrastructure, regulating informal burning, and improving access to affordable alternatives are essential to mitigate plastic-related environmental and health risks in Bangladesh.
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