This study the role of the media in the management of environmental health issues in makurdi Benue state, was designed to assess the role of the media in management of environmental health issues in Benue state. Relevant literature were reviewed on Solid Waste, Public Health, Attitude Change and Media. The survey research design was adopted with questionnaire used as data collection instrument. Result from the finding shows that the media has increase knowledge and change perception of respondents about indiscriminate disposal waste and environmental health issues. The study concludes that the media has played a very important role in the management of environmental health issues in Makurdi metropolis. It was recommended among others that more publicity should be done by government to increase the level of seriousness of environmental health issues and keeping environmental clean.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page i
Certification page ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgment iv
Table of contents v
Abstract vi
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem 4
1.3 Objectives of the Study 5
1.4 Research Questions 6
1.5 Significance of the Study 6
1.6 Scope of the Study 7
1.7 Limitations of Study 7
1.8 Definition of Terms 7
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Review of Concepts 9
2.2 Review of Related Literature12
2.2.7 Review of Empirical Studies 25
2.3 Theoretical Framework 28
2.4 Summary30
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Design 32
3.2 Population of Study 32
3.3 Sample Size Determination32
3.4 Sampling Techniques 33
3.5 Research Instrument and Administration35
3.6 Sources of Data Collection35
3.7 Method of Data Analysis 36
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
4.1 Data presentation37
4.2 Answering Research Question 49
4.3 Discussion of Finding52
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary 56
5.2 Conclusion 57
5.3 Recommendation
