KÖMÜR KULLANIMINA BAĞLI HANELER TARAFINDAN ENERJİ VERİMLİ OCAKLARIN BENİMSENMESİ: NİJERYA'NIN KWARA EYALETİNDEN KANITLAR

Öz

Daha temiz pişirme teknolojilerine yönelik artan savunuculuğa rağmen, kültürel tercihler, sınırlı farkındalık ve mali kısıtlamalar nedeniyle geleneksel kömür sobaları yaygınlığını korumaktadır. Bu çalışma, Nijerya'nın Kwara Eyaleti'nde kömüre bağımlı haneler arasında enerji verimli pişirme sobalarının (EECS) benimsenmesini incelemektedir. 120 hane reisinden oluşan bir örneklem büyüklüğü seçmek için üç aşamalı örnekleme tekniği kullanılmıştır. Birincil veriler yapılandırılmış anketler kullanılarak toplanmış ve tanımlayıcı istatistikler ve ikili lojistik regresyon modeli ile analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular, katılımcıların EEC'leri kullanışlı, yakıt tasarruflu ve sağlığı destekleyici olarak algıladıklarını, ancak bulunabilirlik, dayanıklılık ve kültürel tercihler konusunda endişelerin devam ettiğini ortaya koymuştur. EEC'lerin benimsenmesinde temel belirleyiciler arasında gelir (P<0.01), farkındalık (P<0.1) ve hane büyüklüğü (P<0.1) yer almaktadır. Bulgular, bu bağlamda benimsenmeyi şekillendiren karmaşık sosyo-ekonomik ve algısal faktörlerin önemini vurgulamaktadır. Mali engelleri azaltmayı, bilgi yayılımını artırmayı ve daha büyük haneler için uygun soba tasarımları geliştirmeyi amaçlayan politikalar, daha geniş bir benimsenmeyi teşvik etmek için çok önemlidir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Benimseme
• Odun kömürü
• Enerji verimli pişirme ocakları
• Lojistik regresyon
• Teknoloji

ADOPTION OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT COOK STOVES BY CHARCOAL-DEPENDENT HOUSEHOLDS: EVIDENCE FROM KWARA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

Despite increased advocacy for cleaner cooking technologies, traditional charcoal stoves remain prevalent due to cultural preferences, limited awareness, and financial constraints. This study examines the adoption of energy-efficient cookstoves (EECs) among charcoal-dependent households in Kwara State, Nigeria. A three-stage sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 120 household heads. Primary data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed with descriptive statistics and a binary logit regression model. Findings revealed that respondents perceive EECs as convenient, fuel-efficient, and health-promoting, but concerns remain about availability, durability, and cultural preferences. Key determinants of adoption of EECs included income (P<0.01), awareness (P<0.1), and household size (P<0.1). The findings emphasize the complex socio-economic and perceptual factors shaping adoption in this context. Policies aimed at reducing financial barriers, enhancing information dissemination, and developing stove designs appropriate for larger households are crucial to foster wider adoption.

Keywords

• Adoption
• Charcoal
• Energy-efficient cookstoves
• Logistic regression
• Technology

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