Integração da educação ambiental na promoção da higiene e salubridade ambiental no Mercado de Bagamoyo

Abstract

This research aimed to evaluate the integration of Environmental Education (EE) in the promotion of hygiene and environmental health in the Bagamoyo market. In terms of methodology, it is a theoretical research, and a qualitative exploratory approach was adopted. Data were obtained through semi-structured interviews and structured non-participant observation. The research sample consisted of 10 vendors chosen through non-probabilistic convenience sampling and two employees of the Municipal Directorate of Urban Solid Waste Management and Health (DMGRSUS) chosen by judgment. The results, which were analyzed using Bardin's (2016) content analysis technique, reveal that there is no hygiene in the market, having identified the lack of bathrooms for customers, the interruption of the water supply and the lack of awareness and monitoring of customers as factors that affect the hygiene and environmental health of the market. In view of this, the contribution of EA through awareness-raising talks to promote hygiene and environmental health in the Bagamoyo market was highlighted. The research recommends that vendors support customer awareness to ensure hygiene in the market, as well as recommending that DMGRSUS improve the water supply and build toilets for customers