Analysis of Psycho-cognitive Variables of Principals and Faeces Management practices in Secondary Schools in Cross River State, Nigeria: The Need for Guidance and Counselling Imperative.

Abstract

This study investigated principal’s psycho-cognitive variables and faeces management practices in secondary schools in Cross River State, Nigeria. To achieve this aim, two hypotheses were raised to guide the study. Literature was reviewed based on the sub variables used for the study. The survey design was used for the study. A total of 270 respondents were used for the study from a total population of 273 principals. Principal’s psycho-cognitive variables and faeces management practices questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. The reliability estimate of the instrument was established through the use of Cronbach Alpha reliability method which ranges from 0.64 to 0.85. Independent t-test and simple regression were used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that principals’ attitude toward sanitation and knowledge of implementation of sanitation policies significantly influenced their faeces management practices. Based on these findings, it was concluded that there was a significant influence of principal’s psycho-cognitive variables are faeces management practices in secondary schools. It was recommended among others that principals should carry out routine inspection of faeces management methods in their schools to ensure that they are kept clean always.