Statistical Analysis of Noise Pollution Awareness and its Effects on Health in Oja-Oba Market, Ado Ekiti

Oluwayomi Kayode Elisha and Ogunetimoju Abolaji Moses
Additional contact information
Oluwayomi Kayode Elisha: Department of Statistics Ekiti State University Ado Ekiti, Nigeria
Ogunetimoju Abolaji Moses: Department of Statistics Ekiti State University Ado Ekiti, Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, 2024, vol. 9, issue 8, 11-26

Abstract: Noise pollution, a significant environmental challenge in urban areas worldwide, arises from human-generated outdoor sounds. This study investigates the impact of noise pollution on the urban market of Oja-Oba in Ado Ekiti, Nigeria, through the lens of a healthy city concept. Using a Cross-sectional survey design that utilizes a quantitative approach through the administration of structured questionnaires we examined residents’ understanding and experiences of noise pollution in this bustling market area and insights were obtained from in-depth interviews with residents and traders. A sample of 200 households was randomly selected using simple random sampling (SRS) to provide insights into demographic variables and perceptions of noise pollution. The study reveals a paradox: although 89% of residents know the harmful effects of noise pollution (including its role in causing tinnitus), 59% still report experiencing tinnitus. Interestingly, Chi-square analysis shows no significant link between understanding noise pollution and experiencing its effects (p=0.820 > 0.05), indicating that knowledge alone may not reduce the impact. Traffic was identified as a significant noise source by 51% of respondents, highlighting the complex relationship between urban development, commerce, and environmental health in Nigeria’s rapidly growing cities. The findings reveal a community struggling with urban noise, where awareness and experience of noise pollution exist in a delicate balance. The study recommends targeted noise reduction strategies and educational campaigns to bridge knowledge and action gaps. It emphasizes the connection between urban soundscapes and community well-being, providing valuable insights for environmental health research. This sets the stage for future studies on sustainable acoustic management and policy development in similar urban settings across Nigeria and beyond.

Date: 2024
References: Add references at CitEc
Citations:

Downloads: (external link)
https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/ ... -9-issue-8/11-26.pdf (application/pdf)
https://rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/arti ... ba-market-ado-ekiti/ (text/html)

Related works:
This item may be available elsewhere in EconPapers: Search for items with the same title.

Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text

Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:bjf:journl:v:9:y:2024:i:8:p:11-26

Access Statistics for this article

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science is currently edited by Dr. Renu Malsaria

More articles in International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science from International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS)
Bibliographic data for series maintained by Dr. Renu Malsaria ().