Food Safety Knowledge, Attitude, and Hygienic Practices of Food Handlers in Yeka Sub-city, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.

IF 2.3 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Environmental Health Insights Pub Date : 2024-10-04 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI:10.1177/11786302241288855
Medina Mulat, Dagim Jirata Birri, Tilahun Kibret, Wongelawit Moges Alemu, Alene Geteneh, Wude Mihret
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Abstract

Introduction: Foodborne diseases pose a significant global public health threat, often originating from improper food handling practices. Given the crucial role of food handlers in preventing transmission of foodborne diseases, this study assessed the food safety knowledge, attitudes, and hygiene practices related to foodborne diseases among food handlers in food service establishments in Yeka Sub-city, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 373 randomly selected food handlers. Data collection involved observing the kitchen hygiene practices and food handling practices through an observational checklist, and administering structured/standardized questionnaires. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 20, with associations examined using the linear by linear association test. Spearman's correlation assessed relationships between knowledge, attitude, and practice cut points. Pre-testing and Cronbach's alpha were used to ensure the reproducibility, and reliability of the questionnaire.

Results: Majority of food handlers (50.1%) were aged less than 25 years, with 78.8% being female, and attended secondary school (46.4%). The overall knowledge (65%), positive attitude (92.2%), and hygiene practices (44%) of the food handlers toward food safety were good. Regarding the knowledge perspective, gaps existed in understanding disease transmission, notably Hepatitis A and tuberculosis. Although positive attitudes toward food safety were reported, observed practices were inconsistent, with a significant proportion admitting to working while ill. Compliance with uniform and protective gear was lacking. Marital status, Experience in food safety, and Work satisfaction has been shown to affect the knowledge, attitude, and hygiene practices of food handlers in this study.

Conclusion: This study highlights critical gaps in understanding disease transmission, and hygiene practices of food handlers in Yeka sub-city. Addressing these gaps will necessitate targeted interventions, including continuous education and training programs. Enhanced regulatory oversight is also needed to ensure compliance with food safety standards in public food establishments.

埃塞俄比亚亚的斯亚贝巴耶卡次级城市食品从业人员的食品安全知识、态度和卫生习惯:描述性横断面研究。
导言:食源性疾病是对全球公共卫生的重大威胁,通常源于不当的食物处理方式。鉴于食品处理人员在预防食源性疾病传播方面的关键作用,本研究评估了埃塞俄比亚亚的斯亚贝巴耶卡次级城市餐饮服务机构食品处理人员与食源性疾病相关的食品安全知识、态度和卫生习惯:对随机抽取的 373 名食品从业人员进行了描述性横断面研究。数据收集包括通过观察核对表观察厨房卫生习惯和食品处理习惯,以及发放结构化/标准化问卷。统计分析使用 SPSS 第 20 版进行,并使用线性相关检验法对相关性进行检验。斯皮尔曼相关性评估了知识、态度和实践切点之间的关系。为确保问卷的可重复性和可靠性,采用了预测试和克朗巴赫α:大多数食品处理人员(50.1%)年龄在 25 岁以下,78.8%为女性,46.4%上过中学。食物处理人员对食品安全的总体认识(65%)、积极态度(92.2%)和卫生习惯(44%)良好。在知识方面,对疾病传播的了解存在差距,尤其是甲型肝炎和肺结核。虽然他们对食品安全持积极态度,但观察到的做法并不一致,有相当一部分人承认在生病时工作。对制服和防护装备的遵守情况也不尽如人意。在这项研究中,婚姻状况、食品安全经验和工作满意度被证明会影响食品从业人员的知识、态度和卫生习惯:本研究凸显了耶卡次级城市食品从业人员在了解疾病传播和卫生习惯方面存在的关键差距。要弥补这些差距,就必须采取有针对性的干预措施,包括持续教育和培训计划。此外,还需要加强监管,以确保公共食品机构遵守食品安全标准。
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Environmental Health Insights
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