Assessment Of Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Of Local Community Of Gafarsa Watershed Management, Burayu Sub-City, Ethiopia

Abstract

The research examines the effectiveness of community based methods to watershed management through a case study of participatory methods in the Gafarsa watershed. Data were gathered through field observations, key informant interviews, and household survey questionnaires. Target population About 19630 individuals were households overall, according to the sample that was employed these study areas. Three districts in Burayu Sub City; such as Guje Egdu Gafarsa and Gafarsa Burayu have to be chosen. Out of the target population size, 216 sample size households located within Burayu sub city took part in the formal survey. In this study, Exploratory surveys research design was used. Primary and secondary data sources, as well as qualitative and quantitative research methods, were employed to answer the study's objectives. Actually, the goal of this study was to evaluate the factors influencing household knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) in the Gafarsa watershed management. A measured one-way ANOVA (analysis of variance) and t-test were used for inferential statistical analysis (continuous data), while the chi-square (χ2) test was used for categorical data analysis. Multiple linear regression econometric models were employed. Ultimately, SPSS software version 26 was used to combine and evaluate all of the data that had been gathered. The results of multiple linear regression models indicated that (92.6%) was KAP percentage and significant although there was slight community involvement in watershed management, the watershed management was significantly impacted. The local community should be involved in the process, and the government should collaborate with other agencies to promote Public Education and Awareness