Diagnóstico de programas da televisão de Moçambique que promovem a sensibilização ambiental para o descarte adequado de máscaras no contexto da Covid-19

Abstract

The present study starts from the situation observed in the city of Maputo regarding the destination given to the protective masks used in the midst of Covid-19, these are found to be improperly discarded on public roads and in neighborhoods, representing a danger to environmental health, thus, the study aimed to diagnose programs on Television of Mozambique that promote environmental awareness for the proper disposal of masks in the context of Covid- 19. To obtain the results, a qualitative exploratory method was used, with a sample of two producers drawn by convenience. The semi-structured interview and the systematic observation were taken as data collection instruments, in which it was analyzed obeying the pre-analysis, material analysis and interpretation of the results. From the diagnosis made, it was found that TVM does not have specific programs that deal with environmental awareness for the proper disposal of masks in the context of Covid-19, environmental topics are approached casually. Therefore, it is recommended to design and implement environmental education programs that allow a structured approach to environmental issues in general and specifically solid waste management in the midst of Covid-19.