Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of people living in artisanal mining areas on water pollution in Siguiri, Guinea, 2023
IntroductionWater pollution is a major public health issue, especially in mining areas where artisanal mining activities are prevalent. The objective of this study was to analyze the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of the population regarding water pollution in the mining areas of Siguiri,...
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| author | Aly Badara Toure Aly Badara Toure Mariama Sadjo Diallo Mariama Sadjo Diallo Sidikiba Sidibe Sidikiba Sidibe Salifou Talassone Bangoura Salifou Talassone Bangoura Fassou Mathias Grovogui Fassou Mathias Grovogui Fassou Mathias Grovogui Maladho Diaby Maladho Diaby Mohamed Aly Bangoura Yamoussa Youla Mory Kourouma Alexandre Delamou Alexandre Delamou Alexandre Delamou |
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| description | IntroductionWater pollution is a major public health issue, especially in mining areas where artisanal mining activities are prevalent. The objective of this study was to analyze the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of the population regarding water pollution in the mining areas of Siguiri, Guinea.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted from May 15 to June 15, 2023, on the population of Doko, Siguiri. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to water pollution in artisanal mining areas. Logistic regression was used to analyze factors associated with KAP.ResultsThe survey included 501 respondents. Good knowledge of water pollution was observed in 53% of respondents, while 52% exhibited a positive attitude towards water pollution in artisanal mining area. Good practices were reported by 81% of respondents. The multivariate analysis showed that being educated (ORa: 2.13; 95% CI: 1.39; 3.29) and being a foreigner (ORa: 1.88; 95% CI: 1.04; 3.51) significantly associated with positive attitudes towards water pollution in artisanal mining area. Indeed, being single (aOR: 1.84; 95% CI: 1.10; 3.14), having good knowledge of water pollution (aOR: 2.51; 95% CI: 1.47; 4.36) and lack of lifestyle (tobacco and alcohol) (aOR: 2.51; 95% CI: 1.02; 5.97) were significantly associated with good practices.ConclusionThis study revealed moderate knowledge, positive attitudes and adequate practices regarding water pollution in Siguiri’s artisanal mining areas. However, significant gaps remain, including a lack of awareness of the risks associated with prolonged exposure to heavy metals. She advocates an integrated approach combining education, awareness-raising and technical support, accompanied by concrete solutions such as water treatment and the strengthening of community initiatives, in order to convert this knowledge into sustainable behavior. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e96c4d6263254b0eba3e40167b65835c2025-08-20T03:08:42ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Public Health2296-25652025-04-011310.3389/fpubh.2025.14820321482032Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of people living in artisanal mining areas on water pollution in Siguiri, Guinea, 2023Aly Badara Toure0Aly Badara Toure1Mariama Sadjo Diallo2Mariama Sadjo Diallo3Sidikiba Sidibe4Sidikiba Sidibe5Salifou Talassone Bangoura6Salifou Talassone Bangoura7Fassou Mathias Grovogui8Fassou Mathias Grovogui9Fassou Mathias Grovogui10Maladho Diaby11Maladho Diaby12Mohamed Aly Bangoura13Yamoussa Youla14Mory Kourouma15Alexandre Delamou16Alexandre Delamou17Alexandre Delamou18African Center of Excellence for the Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases (CEA-PCMT), University Gamal Abdel Nasser of Conakry, Conakry, GuineaDépartement de Santé Publique, Université Gamal Abdel Nasser de Conakry, Conakry, GuineaAfrican Center of Excellence for the Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases (CEA-PCMT), University Gamal Abdel Nasser of Conakry, Conakry, GuineaLaboratoire de Biologie Moléculaire Nestor Bangoura/Hélène Labrousse, CTA Hôpital National Donka, Conakry, GuineaAfrican Center of Excellence for the Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases (CEA-PCMT), University Gamal Abdel Nasser of Conakry, Conakry, GuineaDépartement de Santé Publique, Université Gamal Abdel Nasser de Conakry, Conakry, GuineaDépartement de Santé Publique, Université Gamal Abdel Nasser de Conakry, Conakry, GuineaCentre de Recherche et de Formation en Infectiologie de Guinée (CERFIG), Campus Hadja Mafory Bangoura, Donka, Conakry, GuineaAfrican Center of Excellence for the Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases (CEA-PCMT), University Gamal Abdel Nasser of Conakry, Conakry, GuineaDépartement de Santé Publique, Université Gamal Abdel Nasser de Conakry, Conakry, GuineaCentre National de Formation et de Recherche en Santé Rurale de Maferinyah (CNSFRSM), Forécariah, GuineaDépartement de Santé Publique, Université Gamal Abdel Nasser de Conakry, Conakry, GuineaCentre de Recherche et de Formation en Infectiologie de Guinée (CERFIG), Campus Hadja Mafory Bangoura, Donka, Conakry, GuineaAfrican Center of Excellence for the Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases (CEA-PCMT), University Gamal Abdel Nasser of Conakry, Conakry, GuineaDépartement des Sciences Pharmaceutiques et Biologiques de l'Université Gamal Abdel Nasser de Conakry, Conakry, GuineaCentre Emergent des Mines et Sociétés de Boké (CEMS), Institut Supérieur des Mines et, Géologies de Boké, GuineaAfrican Center of Excellence for the Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases (CEA-PCMT), University Gamal Abdel Nasser of Conakry, Conakry, GuineaDépartement de Santé Publique, Université Gamal Abdel Nasser de Conakry, Conakry, GuineaCentre National de Formation et de Recherche en Santé Rurale de Maferinyah (CNSFRSM), Forécariah, GuineaIntroductionWater pollution is a major public health issue, especially in mining areas where artisanal mining activities are prevalent. The objective of this study was to analyze the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of the population regarding water pollution in the mining areas of Siguiri, Guinea.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted from May 15 to June 15, 2023, on the population of Doko, Siguiri. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to water pollution in artisanal mining areas. Logistic regression was used to analyze factors associated with KAP.ResultsThe survey included 501 respondents. Good knowledge of water pollution was observed in 53% of respondents, while 52% exhibited a positive attitude towards water pollution in artisanal mining area. Good practices were reported by 81% of respondents. The multivariate analysis showed that being educated (ORa: 2.13; 95% CI: 1.39; 3.29) and being a foreigner (ORa: 1.88; 95% CI: 1.04; 3.51) significantly associated with positive attitudes towards water pollution in artisanal mining area. Indeed, being single (aOR: 1.84; 95% CI: 1.10; 3.14), having good knowledge of water pollution (aOR: 2.51; 95% CI: 1.47; 4.36) and lack of lifestyle (tobacco and alcohol) (aOR: 2.51; 95% CI: 1.02; 5.97) were significantly associated with good practices.ConclusionThis study revealed moderate knowledge, positive attitudes and adequate practices regarding water pollution in Siguiri’s artisanal mining areas. However, significant gaps remain, including a lack of awareness of the risks associated with prolonged exposure to heavy metals. She advocates an integrated approach combining education, awareness-raising and technical support, accompanied by concrete solutions such as water treatment and the strengthening of community initiatives, in order to convert this knowledge into sustainable behavior.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1482032/fullattitudeartisanal miningknowledgepracticeSiguiriwater pollution |
| spellingShingle | Aly Badara Toure Aly Badara Toure Mariama Sadjo Diallo Mariama Sadjo Diallo Sidikiba Sidibe Sidikiba Sidibe Salifou Talassone Bangoura Salifou Talassone Bangoura Fassou Mathias Grovogui Fassou Mathias Grovogui Fassou Mathias Grovogui Maladho Diaby Maladho Diaby Mohamed Aly Bangoura Yamoussa Youla Mory Kourouma Alexandre Delamou Alexandre Delamou Alexandre Delamou Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of people living in artisanal mining areas on water pollution in Siguiri, Guinea, 2023 Frontiers in Public Health attitude artisanal mining knowledge practice Siguiri water pollution |
| title | Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of people living in artisanal mining areas on water pollution in Siguiri, Guinea, 2023 |
| title_full | Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of people living in artisanal mining areas on water pollution in Siguiri, Guinea, 2023 |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of people living in artisanal mining areas on water pollution in Siguiri, Guinea, 2023 |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of people living in artisanal mining areas on water pollution in Siguiri, Guinea, 2023 |
| title_short | Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of people living in artisanal mining areas on water pollution in Siguiri, Guinea, 2023 |
| title_sort | knowledge attitudes and practices of people living in artisanal mining areas on water pollution in siguiri guinea 2023 |
| topic | attitude artisanal mining knowledge practice Siguiri water pollution |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1482032/full |
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