scholarly journals Determinants of Food Safety Knowledge among University Students in Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azmat Ullah ◽  
Waqas Ahmad ◽  
Farhan Saeed ◽  
Muhammad Sohaib ◽  
Hafiz Muhammad Shahbaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Degree Program ◽  
Foodborne Diseases ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Academic Degree ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Safety Knowledge

Abstract Background Foodborne diseases are among the most serious public health problems and young adults are an important target group as they often engage in risky food handling practices. The purpose of this study was to assess the level of food safety knowledge and its determinants among Pakistani university students. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted among university students during the academic year 2018-2019. A convenient sample of 1417 students completed a structured questionnaire containing forty-four questions on food safety and hygiene. Results Overall, participants showed a moderate level of food safety knowledge with a mean percentage score of 62.5±8.4. Students had a good level of knowledge about causes of foodborne diseases (66.3±16.9). However, the lowest level of knowledge was identified in foodborne diseases' symptoms (55.2±14.3). In general, females and participants from health-related degree program scored significantly higher (p<0.01) in all knowledge sections than their counterparts. A significant association was found between the causes of foodborne diseases and postgraduate students being more knowledgeable (p<0.001). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that age, gender, academic degree program, level of education, and father's education were significant predictors of overall food safety knowledge. Conclusion The results of this study showed that university students have a moderate knowledge in food safety. Educational interventions and awareness programs are needed to strengthen the existing knowledge.

scholarly journals Determinants of Food Safety Knowledge among University Students in Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azmat Ullah ◽  
Waqas Ahmad ◽  
Farhan Saeed ◽  
Muhammad Sohaib ◽  
Hafiz Muhammad Shahbaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Degree Program ◽  
Foodborne Diseases ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Academic Degree ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Safety Knowledge

Abstract Background Foodborne diseases are among the most serious public health problems and young adults are an important target group as they often engage in risky food handling practices. The purpose of this study was to assess the level of food safety knowledge and its determinants among Pakistani university students. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted among university students during the academic year 2018-2019. A convenient sample of 1417 students completed a structured questionnaire containing forty-four questions on food safety and hygiene. Results Overall, participants showed a moderate level of food safety knowledge with a mean percentage score of 62.5±8.4. Students had a good level of knowledge about causes of foodborne diseases (66.3±16.9). However, the lowest level of knowledge was identified in foodborne diseases' symptoms (55.2±14.3). In general, females and participants from health-related degree program scored significantly higher (p<0.01) in all knowledge sections than their counterparts. A significant association was found between the causes of foodborne diseases and postgraduate students being more knowledgeable (p<0.001). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that age, gender, academic degree program, level of education, and father's education were significant predictors of overall food safety knowledge. Conclusion The results of this study showed that university students have a moderate knowledge in food safety. Educational interventions and awareness programs are needed to strengthen the existing knowledge.

scholarly journals A cross sectional study on food safety knowledge among adult consumers

Food Control ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 99 ◽  
pp. 98-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Genevie Eleanor Ruby ◽  
Ungku Fatimah Ungku Zainal Abidin ◽  
Samuel Lihan ◽  
Nuzul Noorahya Jambari ◽  
Son Radu
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Safety Knowledge

scholarly journals Food Safety Knowledge, Attitudes, and Hygienic Practices of Abattoir Workers in Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 501
Author(s):  
Andarge Zelalem ◽  
Kebede Abegaz ◽  
Ameha Kebede ◽  
Yitagele Terefe ◽  
Carla L. Schwan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Safety Knowledge ◽  
Abattoir Workers

scholarly journals Factors Associated with the Current State of Food Safety Knowledge and Practices among the ‘Doi’ Workers in Bogura, Bangladesh: A Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 8-14
Author(s):  
M. S. Kayshar ◽  
M. S. Arifin ◽  
M. M. Rana ◽  
S. S. Akter ◽  
M. N. Hossain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Dairy Product ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Training Experience ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Substantial Impact ◽  
Vast Number ◽  
Current State ◽  
Safety Knowledge

'Doi,' or yogurt, is a traditional dairy product in Bangladesh. Bogura's 'Doi' is the most popular of all 'Doi' items throughout the country. The state of food safety in the 'Doi' business is of great concern because this product is consumed by a vast number of people. The current study aims to evaluate the food safety knowledge and practice of the ‘Doi’ workers in Bogura as well as the associated factors. In this cross-sectional study, 150 people participated voluntarily and answered a structured questionnaire. The final result showed that the current state of their food safety knowledge (4.7±2.9; scale=15) and practices (21.5±6.2; scale=60) was not satisfactory. It was also observed that level of education, job hours, and training experience all had a substantial impact on knowledge and practices. Participants with a high level of food safety knowledge had 5.5 times more desired food safety practices than their peers. Therefore, the current findings emphasize the need of food safety trainings, certification, and employing educated personnel in the 'Doi' sectors.

THE EFFECTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN THE FIELD OF HEALTH AND RELATED FACTORS: A WEB-BASED CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY HEALTH STUDENT IN THE PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (20) ◽  
pp. 723-737
Author(s):  
Ayfer BAYINDIR ÇEVİK ◽  
Elçin Sebahat KASAPOĞLU
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
University Students ◽  
Generalized Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Generalized Anxiety ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Previous Diagnosis ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, behaviors and anxiety of university students about the Covid-19 epidemic at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Material and Methods: The study is a cross-sectional study. The sample consists of 1243 health students. The data were collected through an online questionnaire consisting of three parts. The questionnaire included questions to assess the socio-demographic characteristics of students, their level of knowledge, awareness and behavior about the Covid-19 pandemic, and the impact of the epidemic on their psychological health. The GAD-7 scale was used to assess students' anxiety levels. Results: In this study; 79.60% of the Health Care Students (HCSs) did not attend any training on COVID-19. Their sources of information were internet/social media (97.18%) and TV (97.18%). In the COVID-19 knowledge assessment test, it was found that 65.7% of them had a high level of knowledge. Most of HCSs thought that their knowledge about COVID-19 was very good (55%). The correct answer means of the 31 questions on the COVID-19 knowledge questionnaire were 22.07±1.70. In this questionnaire, it stated that the most effective methods of protection were the use of a mask in crowded environments (99.1%). Most of the HCSs stated that outbreak was affected their mental health negatively (73.1%) and some of them named this state as "Coronaphobia" (33.2%). In this study was found that some HCSs have a generalized anxiety disorder (22.6%) and anxiety experienced due to COVID "completely affected" their lives (19.5%). The average knowledge score of the students who received applied training in the hospital at the beginning of the pandemic (22.29±1.58) and anxiety level of students (6.77±5.85) was higher than those who did not receive applied training in the hospital (5.84±5.47, p<0.05). The GAD-7 scores for those with a previous diagnosis of psychological disease were 2 times higher than those without a previous diagnosis (p<0.05)Conclusion: At the beginning of the pandemic, students who received hands-on training at the hospital had higher knowledge and awareness levels. Generalized Anxiety Disorder was observed more frequently in those with a previous psychological disorder than in other students. Keywords: Anxiety; coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19); knowledge; health students; pandemic and mental health

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