Factors associated with food safety compliance among street food vendors in Can Tho city, Vietnam: implications for intervention activity design and implementation

Abstract Background Street food plays a valuable role in several Asian countries including Vietnam. Improving the safety of street food is an important responsibility for many local food authorities. This study aims to characterize the business profile of fixed and mobile street food vendors, and to compare their compliance with the food safety criteria. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted using a questionnaire and observational checklist to assess the ten Vietnamese food safety criteria prescribed under Decision No. 3199/2000/QD-BYT for street food vendors in Can Tho city. A total of 400 street food vendors, composed of fixed and mobile vendors, in urban areas of the city were randomly selected for the survey. Results The study showed significant differences between the two types of street food vendors in educational level (p = 0.017); business profile, including types of foods vended, area in use, number of employees, training in food safety, and business registration paperwork; and the status of compliance with the ten-food hygiene and safety criteria (p < 0.01). Poisson regression analysis found that education attainment (IRR = 1.228, p = 0.015), food safety training (IRR = 4.855, p < 0.01), total business capital (IRR = 1.004, p = 0.031) and total area in use (IRR = 1.007, p = 0.001) appeared to be significantly positively associated with food safety and hygiene compliance. In contrast, mobile vending type was negatively associated with the likelihood of adhering to the ten criteria (IRR = 0.547, p = 0.005). Conclusions These findings emphasize the need for training and education programs to improve food safety knowledge and practice among street food vendors. Basic infrastructure and services, especially clean water, proper sanitation, and waste disposal facilities, should be provided to help street food vendors better practice food safety and hygiene regulations.

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The Quality of Life of Coronavirus Disease Survivors Living in Rural and Urban Area of Riau Province, Indonesia

Infectious Disease Reports ◽

10.3390/idr14010005 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 33-42

Author(s):

Suyanto Suyanto ◽

Shashi Kandel ◽

Rahmat Azhari Kemal ◽

Arfianti Arfianti

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Rural And Urban Areas ◽

Rural And Urban ◽

The Status ◽

Rural And Urban Area

This study assesses the status of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among coronavirus survivors living in rural and urban districts in Riau province, Indonesia. The cross-sectional study was conducted among 468 and 285 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) survivors living in rural and urban areas, respectively in August 2021. The St. George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) was used to measure the HRQOL of COVID-19 survivors. A higher total score domain corresponds to worse quality of life status. Quantile regression with the respect to 50th percentile found a significant association for the factors living in rural areas, being female, having comorbidities, and being hospitalized during treatment, with total score of 4.77, 2.43, 7.22, and 21.27 higher than in their contra parts, respectively. Moreover, having received full vaccination had the score 3.96 in total score. The HRQOL of COVID-19 survivors living in rural areas was significantly lower than in urban areas. Factors such as living in rural areas, female sex, having comorbidities, and history of symptomatic COVID-19 infection were identified as significant predictors for lower quality of life. Meanwhile, having full vaccination is a significant predictor for a better quality of life. The results of this study can provide the targeted recommendations for improvement of HRQOL of COVID-19 survivors.

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Condition of food safety and some relevant factors of street food stores in Quoc Oai district, Hanoi in 2017

Heavy metals and arsenic concentrations in water, agricultural soil, and rice in Ngan Son district, Bac Kan province, Vietnam ◽

10.47866/2615-9252/vjfc.95 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 54-61

Author(s):

Toan Luu Quoc ◽

Tam Nguyen Thanh ◽

Minh Loi Nguyen Thi ◽

Hong Hao Le Thi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Food Safety ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Foodborne Diseases ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Potential Health ◽

Street Food ◽

Food Stores ◽

Safety Requirements ◽

Study Results ◽

Relevant Factors

Street food trading helps to meet respond to the needs and satisfy the tastes of consumers. However, they also carry potential health risks, especially foodborne diseases. The cross-sectional study was conducted on 119 street food vendors in Quoc Oai District, Hanoi, Vietnam from February to May 2017. The study aimed to describe the food safety conditions of the street food vendors in Quoc Oai district in 2017 and identified the relevant factors. The study results showed that only 14.3% of the street food sample sold in Quoc Oai district met food safety requirements. Educational, cooking training, and seniority of the vendors, trading locations, the inspection of management agencies are factors which can have influences on the food safety conditions of street food vendors.

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FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH FOOD SAFETY KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE AMONG STREET FOOD VENDORS IN TAUNGGYI TOWNSHIP, MYANMAR: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine ◽

10.37268/mjphm/vol.20/no.3/art.822 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 180-188

Author(s):

Tin Aung Soe Htway ◽

Kraiwuth Kallawicha

Keyword(s):

Food Safety ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Safety Training ◽

Health Concern ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Safety Practices ◽

Street Food ◽

Food Safety Training ◽

Safety Knowledge

Food safety is a growing public health concern worldwide. Street foods are an integral part of many cultures and offer at affordable prices. However, it is associated with food safety issues, especially in developing countries. Therefore, it is essential that street food vendors understand and implement food safety practices to prevent outbreaks of food-borne illnesses. This cross-sectional study investigated the food safety knowledge and practices as well as their associated factors among street food vendors in Taunggyi Township, Myanmar. Validated structured questionnaires were used to interview 158 street food vendors, and a set of observational checklists was used to inspect the sanitary conditions of vending sites and vendors’ food hygiene practices. The association between food safety knowledge and practices was assessed using a chi-squared test. Our results revealed that most vendors had a high level of food safety knowledge and that 58.9% scored equal to or lower than the median value in food safety practices, whereas 41.1% scored higher than the median value (median=15). Sex and education level were significantly associated with participants’ food safety knowledge (p < 0.001). Similarly, education, race and monthly income were significantly associated with their food safety practices (p < 0.001), whereas food safety training attendance had no association. Additionally, participants with better knowledge scores were more likely to have better practice scores. Food safety training given to vendors should be more detailed and comply with standard guidelines, especially with regard to street food safety practices.

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Street food in Maputo, Mozambique: Availability and nutritional value of homemade foods

Nutrition and Health ◽

10.1177/0260106018816427 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 37-46 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Sofia Sousa ◽

Marcello Gelormini ◽

Albertino Damasceno ◽

Simão A Lopes ◽

Sérgio Maló ◽

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Keyword(s):

Urban Areas ◽

Fatty Acid Content ◽

Nutrition Transition ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Nutritional Composition ◽

Urban District ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Street Food ◽

Daily Food ◽

Site Characteristics

Background: A nutrition transition is occurring in the urban areas of developing countries, where street food makes an important contribution to daily food intake. Aim: We aimed to characterise street food offer in Maputo, Mozambique, and to evaluate the nutritional composition of the most common homemade foods. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2014. Streets in the surroundings (500 m buffer) of randomly selected public transport stops in KaMpfumu district, Maputo, were canvassed to identify all street food vending sites ( n = 968). Information regarding vending site characteristics and the food offered was gathered through interview and observation. Samples ( n = 80) of the most common homemade foods were collected for laboratorial analysis. Results: Most street food vending sites identified were stationary (77.4%) and sold exclusively industrial food (51.9%). Frequency of fruit, beverages and food other than fruit was 24.5%, 32.5% and 73.9%, respectively. Fried cakes were the most energy-dense (430 kcal/100 g), and richest in fats (21.0g/100 g) and carbohydrates (53.4 g/100 g). The richest sources of protein were the stewed meat/fish/liver dishes (10.7–11.6 g/100 g). Fried cakes showed the lowest sodium and potassium content (90 mg/100 g and 81 mg/100 g, respectively) whereas hamburgers exhibited the highest content of those micronutrients (455 mg/100 g and 183 mg/100 g, respectively). Stewed liver dishes presented the highest sodium/potassium ratio (11.95). Fried snacks presented the highest trans-fatty acid content (0.20 g/100 g). Conclusions: Street food in Maputo is abundant and scattered throughout the urban district, exhibiting high variability in the nutritional composition of homemade foods. Public health policies should be targeted to improve the street food offer, promoting nutrient-dense foods and the reduction of added salt.

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Food safety and hygiene practices of vendors during the chain of street food production in Florianopolis, Brazil: A cross-sectional study

Food Control ◽

10.1016/j.foodcont.2015.10.027 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 62 ◽

pp. 178-186 ◽

Cited By ~ 50

Author(s):

Rayza Dal Molin Cortese ◽

Marcela Boro Veiros ◽

Charles Feldman ◽

Suzi Barletto Cavalli

Keyword(s):

Food Safety ◽

Food Production ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Street Food ◽

Hygiene Practices

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Assessment of Food Hygienic and Vending Practices among Street Food Vendors in Buea and Kumba City Council (South-West Region Cameroon)

Food Science & Nutrition Technology ◽

10.23880/fsnt16000263 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Kaptso KG

Keyword(s):

Food Safety ◽

Urban Poor ◽

Age Groups ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

City Council ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Street Food ◽

Study Approach ◽

New Public Health ◽

The Government

Street food vending is one of the major activities in the large informal food sector of most developing countries especially in urban centers. It has become an omnipresent activity especially influenced by urbanization and globalization. Street foods play an important role in meeting the food demands of urban duellers, especially the urban poor though their hygiene is very doubtful. While this development is positive in many ways, it also presents new public health challenges for the urban population. This work aimed to evaluate the basic characteristics of street food services and hygienic condition of the processing and distribution of street food. A cross sectional study approach was adopted focusing on some vending sectors in Buea and Kumba. Random samplings of 80 vendors were used and questionnaires were administered to vendors. The results showed that women dominate street food vending amongst all age groups. Most of street vendors have a low educational level and do not have any formal food safety training which contributed to the unsafe conditions under which the foods were prepared and vended. There were several poor personal hygienic practices amongst the vendors. Only 28.8 % always used aprons; 22.5 % always covered their hair and 18.8% always kept away from food preparation and vending when sick or having a wound. Street foods are good sources of diseases as the government pays in less attention to the sector. The study recommends the creation of food centers, regulation of vending activities by the government and development of training programs to enrich vendors on food safety and hygiene.

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The Status of First Aid and Its Associations with Health Outcomes among Patients with Traffic Accidents in Urban Areas of Vietnam

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17124600 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (12) ◽

pp. 4600

Author(s):

Hue Thi Mai ◽

Hai Minh Vu ◽

Tam Thi Ngo ◽

Giang Thu Vu ◽

Huong Lan Thi Nguyen ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Outcomes ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Traffic Accidents ◽

First Aid ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Face To Face ◽

The Status ◽

Chi Square Test

While it is well-evident that proper first aid would significantly promote survival and later treatment outcomes, little attention has been paid to improving its capacity in Vietnam. Thus, we conducted this study to assess the status of first aid and its associations with health outcomes among patients in traffic accidents in urban areas of Vietnam. We conducted a cross-sectional study on 413 patients in traffic accidents from October to December 2018 at six hospitals in Thai Binh province. Socio-demographics, first aid characteristics, and health outcomes were collected via face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire. We used a chi-square test to determine the differences in health outcomes among those who received first aid and those without. In addition, a multivariable regression was performed to determine the factors associated with first aid. The results indicated that less than half of the patients received first aid (48.1%), and only one fourth received first aid within 10 min after an accident. The proportions of having problems with mobility, self-care, usual activities, and pain/discomfort were significantly lower among those who received first aid compared to those without it. The regression model showed that those with multiple injuries were less likely to receive first aid.

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An active surveillance of anaemia among pregnant women and its association with obstetric history and sanitation in urban areas of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20192308 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (6) ◽

pp. 2478

Author(s):

Firoza Bano ◽

Anju Gahlot

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Uttar Pradesh ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Microsoft Excel ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

High Prevalence ◽

The Status ◽

Few Data

Background: Anaemia is still one of the challenging issues in India in spite of various ongoing nutritional programmes. Very few data have been observed from the state Uttar Pradesh especially from urban areas regarding the status of anaemia during pregnancy. Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women and its association with the various socio-demographic determinants in urban areas of Kanpur.Methods: Cross-sectional study having total participants of 207 pregnant women were selected by simple random sampling method and interviewed by pretested questionnaire followed by testing haemoglobin level in blood through Sahli’s haemoglobinometer and collected data were analysed using SPSS Version 21.0 and Microsoft Excel 2007.Results: Out of 207 pregnant women 163 were estimated as anaemic.Conclusions: A high prevalence of anaemia was observed which is 78.7%. Adolescent age group, lack of sanitation and worm infestations were detected significant parameters contributing anaemia.

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Implementation status of antimicrobial stewardship programs in hospitals: A quantitative analysis study in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam

MedPharmRes ◽

10.32895/ump.mpr.4.2.5 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 34-39

Author(s):

Thi-Hai-Yen Nguyen ◽

Truong Van Dat ◽

Phuong-Thao Huynh ◽

Chi-Thuong Tang ◽

Vinh-Chau Van Nguyen ◽

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Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Stewardship ◽

Health Workers ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Ho Chi Minh City ◽

Multi Drug Resistance ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Clostridioides Difficile ◽

The Status ◽

Specific Assessment ◽

Implementation Status

Vietnam has one of the highest multi drug resistance in Asia. Although, despite many efforts to implement the Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (the ASP) since 2016, studies that on the implementation policy are very lacking of this program are limited. For that reason, we conducted this cross-sectional study to analyze the viewpoint of health workers (HWs) on the implementation of the ASP at some hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). An assessment of 234 HWs showed that the implementation of the ASP in HCMC hospitals was above average (62.7/100.0). A barrier to the implementation consisted of the deficiency in finances, guidelines for diagnosis, and specific interventions for some common infections, such as distributing current antibiogram and monitoring rate of Clostridioides difficile infections. These were the widely recognized problems in initially implementing the ASP. Although most HWs are aware of the importance of implementing the ASP (79.1%), the specific assessment has not been recorded clearly due to the numerous neutral responses. Despite the support of the leadership, the implementation still faces many difficulties and limitations, especially in 3rd and 4th class hospitals. Besides, there was a lack of wide dissemination of information on the ASP at each unit. To generalize the status of the ASP implementation, researchers should conduct qualitative and quantitative studies with a larger scale.

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Caffeine Health Claims on Sports Supplement Labeling. Analytical Assessment According to EFSA Scientific Opinion and International Evidence and Criteria

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules26072095 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (7) ◽

pp. 2095

Author(s):

Pedro Estevan Navarro ◽

Isabel Sospedra ◽

Alejandro Perales ◽

Cristina González-Díaz ◽

Rubén Jiménez-Alfageme ◽

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Keyword(s):

Food Safety ◽

Endurance Performance ◽

Food Supplement ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

European Food Safety Authority ◽

Health Claims ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Strength Performance ◽

Scientific Opinion ◽

Term Performance

Caffeine is a food supplement widely consumed by athletes, but it has not been established. So far, the veracity of their labeling in terms of the dosage and cause/effect relationship aimed at the consumer. The aim is to analyze the health claims and the dosage presented on the labeling of caffeine supplements and to evaluate if they follow the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and international criteria. A descriptive cross-sectional study of a sample of caffeine supplements was carried out. The search was done through the Amazon and Google Shopping web portals. In order to assess the adequacy of the health claims, the guidelines of reference established by European Food Safety Authority were compared to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, International Olympic Committee, and Australian Institute of Sport guidelines; in addition, recent systematic reviews were addressed. A review of labels of 42 caffeine supplements showed that, in less than 3% of the products were the health claims supported by the recommendations and by the labeled quantity of caffeine. The claims that fully complied the recommendations were, “improves or increases endurance performance”, “improves strength performance”, or “improves short-term performance”. In most cases, the recommended dosage was 200 mg/day for these products, which is the minimum for the caffeine effects to be declared. The rest of the health claims were not adequate or need to be modified. Most of the health claims identified indicated an unproven cause and effect, which constitutes consumer fraud, and so must be modified or eliminated.

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