Knowledge, attitude and practice of food hygiene among street food vendors near a tertiary care hospital in Kolkata, India

Mukherjee, Saswati; Mondal, Tushar Kanti; De, Abhishek; Misra, Raghunath; Pal, Amitabha

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20180786

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“…and Mukherjee et al. identified vendors’ attitude as critical factors that has an influence on their food safety practice and lessen the recurrence of foodborne disease [46, 47]. Our study showed a negative attitude toward food safety among the majority of the street‐food vendors located in Chattogram city, Bangladesh.…”

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Assessment of food safety knowledge, attitudes and practices of street food vendors in Chattogram city, Bangladesh: A cross‐sectional study

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Hamiduzzaman

et al. 2022

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Introduction Street food has become popular in developing countries due to its affordability, availability and taste. Maintaining the quality and safety of street food is linked to the vendors’ appropriate food handling practices to reduce foodborne illness. Therefore, this study aimed to assess food safety knowledge, attitudes and practices of street food vendors in Chattogram city, Bangladesh. Methods A cross‐sectional study was carried out among 302 street food vendors from December 2020 to March 2021. Data were collected by in‐person interviews through a structured questionnaire. Independent sample t‐tests and one‐way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to compare food safety knowledge, attitudes, and practices scores across socio‐demographic variables. Results The mean score of food safety knowledge, attitudes and practices was 8.99 (SD = 4.17, range: 1–18), 8.46 (SD = 3.51, range: 1–16) and 17.78 (SD = 5.74, range: 1–34), respectively. The food safety knowledge scores significantly (p < 0.05) differed by the participants’ age, marital status, income, residence and work experience. The average food safety attitudes score significantly (p < 0.05) varied by age, marital status, income, and education level. The average food safety practices score significantly (p < 0.05) differed by the respondents’ education level and work experience. Conclusion Our findings suggest that food safety knowledge, attitudes, and practices were poor among street food vendors. Therefore, there is a need for strategies and intervention programs such as food safety training and awareness campaigns as well as financial support to improve food safety knowledge, attitudes, and practices which help to reduce foodborne illness.

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Assessment of food safety knowledge, attitudes and practices of street food vendors in Chattogram city, Bangladesh: A cross‐sectional study

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Hamiduzzaman

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“… 40–43 A cross-sectional study among street food vendors revealed that a majority of them were familiar with the terms “food hygiene” and “foodborne illness.” However, less than one-third of these street food vendors had acceptable food preparation practices. 43 An indifferent attitude toward implementing and maintaining food hygiene was significantly associated with age, gender, education, marital status and type of food vendor. 43 Singh et al showed that basic hygiene and sanitation practices were documented as less than satisfactory among food vendors due to a lack of adequate infrastructure and training related to food hygiene.…”

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“… 43 An indifferent attitude toward implementing and maintaining food hygiene was significantly associated with age, gender, education, marital status and type of food vendor. 43 Singh et al showed that basic hygiene and sanitation practices were documented as less than satisfactory among food vendors due to a lack of adequate infrastructure and training related to food hygiene. 44 Other studies have found similar associations.…”

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Endemicity change of hepatitis A infection necessitates vaccination in food handlers: An Indian perspective

Shenoy

Andani

Kolhapure

et al. 2021

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics

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In the last two decades, outbreaks due to the foodborne hepatitis A virus (HAV) have been frequently reported in India, with adolescents and adults primarily affected. In India, most food handlers are adolescents and young adults who might be exposed to unsatisfactory environmental conditions and poor water quality. This increases the risk of HAV infection and consequently compounds the risk of HAV transmission from food handlers to susceptible populations. Given the shift in hepatitis A endemicity from high to intermediate levels in India, implementing the vaccination of food handlers has become important as it can also contribute to the elimination of hepatitis A in India. This narrative review makes a case for hepatitis A immunization of food handlers in India considering the growing food industry, evolving food culture, and the substantial burden caused by hepatitis A outbreaks.

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“…A cross-sectional study determined hygiene practices and attitude among the street food vendors surrounding hospitals in Kolkata, India showed that the street vendors were aware of hygiene practices, but the practice was not reflected on their daily routine. [11] Previous research on risk factors for foodborne diseases implies that most outbreaks result from improper food handling practices. A study in the USA suggested that improper food handling practices contributed to approximately 97% of foodborne illnesses in food-service establishments and homes [4].…”

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Assessing Awareness, Attitude, and Practice of Food Safety Among the Population of Quetta, Pakistan

Munir¹,

Ali²

2019

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Foodborne diseases are increasing at an alarming rate in Pakistan. An increase in gastrointestinal disorder outbreaks has demanded implementation of hygiene and quality practices. Food can initiate epidemics and serves as a growth substrate for bacterial and other food poisoning agents. This study evaluates knowledge, attitudes, and practices among food handlers in maintaining food hygiene in Quetta city. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted to highlight gaps in food safety knowledge among the population. Survey results reveal the need for consumer education regarding safe food handling practices. Respondents belonging to every sphere of life participated in this survey. Food safety knowledge, practices, and attitudes of food handlers indicate that food-handling problems are needed to be addressed. Our research showed that respondents were aware of hygienic practices before preparing and eating food. However, more than half of the respondents were unaware that Salmonella typhi is a foodborne pathogen. We found 74% of the male and 26% female food handlers were unaware of proper hygienic practices. More than 65% of respondents had poorly developed sewage system which floods during rainy seasons causing a rise in these diseases. Our survey revealed the need for consumer education regarding safe food handling practices from purchasing food to dealing with home. Unhygienic food preparation standards, unavailability of clean water as major factors of food poisoning in third world countries. Microbiologists should take the load to ensure proper knowledge about food pathogens. Continuous education and training can strengthen food handler's knowledge in required areas.

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Knowledge, attitude and practice of food hygiene among street food vendors near a tertiary care hospital in Kolkata, India

Cited by 14 publications

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Assessment of food safety knowledge, attitudes and practices of street food vendors in Chattogram city, Bangladesh: A cross‐sectional study

Assessment of food safety knowledge, attitudes and practices of street food vendors in Chattogram city, Bangladesh: A cross‐sectional study

Endemicity change of hepatitis A infection necessitates vaccination in food handlers: An Indian perspective

Assessing Awareness, Attitude, and Practice of Food Safety Among the Population of Quetta, Pakistan

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