Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Relating to Plastic Containers for Food and Drinks
Rachada Kasemsup MD*, Naiyana Neesanan MD*
Affiliation : * Division of Social Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, College of Medicine, Rangsit University, Bangkok, Thailand
Background : Plastic is widely used in daily life especially as food and drink containers. If these containers are used
inappropriately, some chemicals such as bisphenol A, phthalate, and styrene from plastic may accumulate and impair organ
function.
Objective : To assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices relating to plastic containers for food and drinks among parents and
health personnel.
Material and Method: 100 parents and 100 health personnel from Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health are
included in the present study. The questionnaires which contained 6 parts measuring knowledge, attitudes and practices about
plastic containers for food and drinks are used to collect the data.
Results : There are no differences in knowledge, attitudes and practices relating to plastic containers between parents and
health personnel. Even though, 80 percent of participants usually use plastic containers for food and drinks, their knowledge
about plastic is inadequate.
Conclusion : Parents and health personnel are aware of health effects of plastic containers, but they do not know how to use
and purchase plastics properly.
Keywords : Plastic containers
