Groundwater Arsenic Contamination in Nadia: A Cross-Sectional Study from Laboratory to Community
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Arsenic awareness, Arsenic contamination, Attitude, Beliefs practices, KnowledgeAbstract
Groundwater arsenic contamination has been an important health and environmental concern over the past few decades. Arsenic compounds, when mixed with water, do not leave any trace and can only be detected through laboratory testing. The need for effective technology to remove arsenic from water as well as the lack of efficient treatment of arsenic-borne diseases make the situation more vulnerable. The impact of arsenic is particularly severe among lower socio-economic groups, who have limited access to modern technology and education. However, the problem of arsenic contamination has been exacerbated by decreasing water levels and consequently increasing arsenic concentration.
The concentration of arsenic in the groundwater of 17 blocks in Nadia district was determined using the Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy technique. Following this, a cross-sectional survey was carried out among 437 people spread over different blocks of Nadia district. Two questionnaires, one consisting of knowledge and attitude items and the other consisting of beliefs and practice items, have been used to gather information on the knowledge, attitude, beliefs, and practices of people in Nadia.
The study highlights significant differences in knowledge and attitude towards arsenic with respect to locality, gender, age, education, occupation, and economic status. A moderate and positive correlation between knowledge and attitude towards arsenic has been ascertained. Misconceptions, myths, and unscientific practices have been observed among the people of Nadia. Immediate awareness-raising activities should be performed for mitigation.
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