Knowledge and practices of BPA relating to usage of polycarbonate drinking bottle

Mansor., Nurul Khairunnisa . (2012) Knowledge and practices of BPA relating to usage of polycarbonate drinking bottle. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Summary: Introduction: Bisphenol A (BP A) is a synthetic chemical that is also known as 'environmental hormones'. It can disrupt the hormone-secreting glands that form a network known as the endocrine system. This system includes the thyroid, pituitary, pancreas, thymus, adrenal, ovaries and testicular glands. Objectives: This study was conducted to compare the knowledge and practices of BP A relating to usage of polycarbonate drinking bottle and to determine the association between socio demographic with knowledge and practice among students in Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). Methodology: This cross sectional study was conducted among 149 students, 75 from science based and 74 non-science based students. A set of pre¬tested questionnaire was used to obtain socio-demographic, knowledge about BP A and practices on using polycarbonate drinking bottle. The collection of data was done between February 2012 to April 2012. Results: This study found that the knowledge on BP A between these two groups was generally poor but science based students were likely more knowledgeable as compared to non-science based students. The good practices on using polycarbonate drinking bottle between these two groups were almost equal. There was significant difference in knowledge (x2= 25.899, p<O.OOO 1) relating to BP A but there was no significant difference in practices of using polycarbonate drinking bottle between science based and non-science based students. No significant association was found between the knowledge of BP A and the respondent practice on usage of polycarbonate drinking bottle. No significant association was also found between socio demographic with knowledge and practice among students in UPM. Conclusion: The students mostly do not know about BP A and the health effects, but they were able to practice in usage of polycarbonate drinking bottle in a safe way. In general, knowledge on BP A among science based students was good than non-science based students and the practice of using polycarbonate drinking bottle among these two groups was good. Non-science based students are suggested to take related course regarding environmental pollutants and health effect to human body. Concern of knowledge on chemical that can give adverse health effect to body should be raised among students and public. Awareness of improper plastic uses should be raised, knowledge relating to purchasing and using plastic containers for food and drinks should be distributed to the public. Biological exposure of respondents could be conducted to evaluate and confirm BP A level in body. Keyword: knowledge, practices, BP A, polycarbonate drinking bottle

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Ms Norafizah Radzuan
Date Deposited:	22 Nov 2022 06:22
Last Modified:	16 Feb 2023 00:17
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/185

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