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Food Handling Practices among Food Businesses in Jigjiga, Eastern Ethiopia during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study
Alinoor Mohamed Farah;
Tahir Yousuf Nour;
Abdurahman Kedir Roble;
Muse Obsiye;
Mowlid Akil Aden;
Abdulahi Siraj Abdi;
Fentabil Getnet
ABSTRACT
Background:
To maintain the safety of our food supply during the Covid-19 pandemic, it is crucial to emphasize the significance of food safety in relation to good hygiene practices.
Objective:
The aim of this study is to investigate the food safety knowledge and practices of food handlers in the context of covid-19.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted in Jigjiga in May 2020 and data was collected using questionnaire and observation checklist on employees’ knowledge of food safety and their practices in the context of covid-19.
Results:
A total of 384 food handlers were approached and all of them responded (response rate = 100%). Less than 50% of the respondents had sufficient knowledge. Female, younger adults, married, educated and those with prior food safety training had better food handling practice than their counter parts.
Conclusions:
Food handlers with prior food safety training practiced more than their counterparts. As a result, researchers, food safety communicators, the media, and all other related sectors should work to educate food handlers to advance their health and food safety training.
Citation
Please cite as:
Farah AM, Nour TY, Roble AK, Obsiye M, Aden MA, Abdi AS, Getnet F
Food Handling Practices Among Food Businesses in Jigjiga, Eastern Ethiopia, During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Study