ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS ATTITUDE TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION IN HALLS OF RESIDENCE

ABSTRACT

This study was carried to examine the attitude towards sanitation among University of Benin students, by surveying the undergraduates’ halls of residence. Three research questions were raised to guide the study. The study made use of descriptive survey research design which involves collecting information from a target population. The population of the study comprises the students residing in the University of Benin undergraduate halls of residence. A sample size of 100 respondents were used and the simple random technique was use to select. The sample used for research instrument and was validated by the researcher's supervisor and two others in the department of Health Safety and Environmental Education. The test-retest method of reliability was used and a coefficient of 0.85 was obtained which is good. Based on the results obtained from the findings of the study, it was revealed that the student's attitude towards sanitation in halls of residence are merely serving as response to the hotel's state of sanitation. Also, the lack of adequate and effective facilities prevents students from adopting hygienic Practices. As a result of the findings of this study, the following recommendations were made: Government and the school management should ensure that the environmental sanitation in halls of residence is a priority as it's a factor that influences students health, this can be achieved through renovation of worn-out environmental sanitation facilities and provision of cleaning equipment. The school management should implement educational campaigns and programs to raise awareness among students about the importance of environmental sanitation and its impact on health and well-being. The school management should invest in improving waste disposal facilities, sanitation infrastructure, and cleaning services within the halls of residence to ensure they meet the needs of the student population.