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    Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Primary School Teachers about Water Pollution in Khanyounis Governorate
    (Al-Quds University, 2011-06-01) Maysa Nabil Abu Mousa; ميسا نبيل ابو موسى
    This study aimed to determine the level of KAP regarding water pollution among primary school teachers in Khanyounis governorate. The sample of the study consisted of 330 primary school teachers (208 from UNRWA and 122 from governmental primary schools) chosen from the assigned 15 schools. For data collection, the researcher used constructed, self-administered questionnaire. For data analysis, the researcher used frequencies, means, percentage, t- test, one-way ANOVA and Pearson correlation test. The results of the study showed that generally the percentage of knowledge regarding water pollution was 81.7% among the teachers, the vast majority of study participants have knowledge about water pollution and its harmful effects on human being. Among study participants, 95.8% were found to have knowledge regarding water pollution, 95.2% believe that waste water is one of the sources of water pollution and 99.4% knew that polluted water can cause diseases to humans. Also, the results showed that 72.4% of study participants have some knowledge about environmental sciences, 65.8% considered environmental education as part of school curriculum and 43.3% of study participants related water pollution to lack of community awareness. Regarding attitudes, the mean percentage of the total scores for those who responded by (agree) on the attitudes scale items was 80.41. Also, 90.9% believe that mixing of sewage with groundwater must be reduced, 92.4% believed that water pollution can be reduced, 85.8% believed that quality of water can be improved by using filtration methods, 97.2% believed that legislations to control water pollution should be enacted and 98.8% believed that awareness of students regarding water pollution should be increased. Regarding participation in health educations sessions, only 17.9% participated health education sessions, of them 21.5% related that to absence of educational activities, 3.9% were not interested and 56.7% were not invited to attend any educational sessions. Also, 84.5% did not have any practical training regarding water pollution sources and control. Female teachers have better practices about water pollution compared to male teachers. There were no significant differences in knowledge, attitudes and practices toward water pollution between UNRWA and government school teachers. There were no significant differences in knowledge and attitudes toward water pollution related to age of the teacher, but differences were significant in practice, age group (20 – 30) years have better practices toward water pollution compared to other age groups. Also, there were no significant differences in knowledge and attitudes toward water pollution related to years of experience, but differences were significant in practice in favor of teachers who have less than 5 years of experience. There were no significant differences in knowledge, attitudes and practice toward water pollution between teachers with different qualifications. In conclusion, the results revealed high level of knowledge and attitudes, but low level of practice regarding water pollution. These results should stimulate some activities to raise the level of awareness toward environment through formal and informal educational programs.