Validation of a Native American Food Safety Knowledge Survey

Siebert, Matthias; Perry, Christina; Albrecht, J.; O'Connell, Lindsay; Larvick, C.; Stenger, K.; Vlasin-Marty, Kara

doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2012.03.116

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“…The Food Safety Knowledge Survey was developed based on the relevant research literature (Byrd-Bredbenner et al, 2007;Haapala & Probart, 2004;Medeiros et al, 2004;Meysenburg et al, 2009;Unklesbay, Sneed, & Ramses, 1998;Wenrich, Cason, Lv, &Kassab, 2003); was structured around the USDA FightBac constructs of Cook, Clean, Separate, and Chill (Partnership for Food Safety Education, 2010); and was validated (r=.793) in a previous study (Siebert, 2012). The knowledge survey was validated for content by subject-matter experts (registered dieticians) Vol.…”

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“…5;2014 and members of each cultural group (NA and Hisp). Additional statistical measures including item difficulty, item discrimination, and internal consistency, were calculated to ensure the instrument was valid and reliable (Siebert, 2012). All quantitative data were entered onto excel spreadsheets and imported into SPSS for analyses (version 19.0, SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, 2010).…”

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A Mixed Methods Approach to Investigating Food Safety Behavior in a Sample of Native American and Hispanic Caregivers of Young Children

Siebert¹,

Perry²,

O'Connell³

et al. 2014

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Foodborne illness (FBI) disproportionately affects children and minority populations in the U.S. A mixed methods convergence model design was used to explore the food safety knowledge and behavior of Native American (NA) and Hispanic (Hisp) caregivers in New Mexico who prepare food for young children in the home. Quantitative and qualitative research methods (a validated food safety knowledge survey (r=.793) and focus group interviews) were implemented in parallel within each ethnic group, the datasets were analyzed separately per group and the results were converged at the point of interpretation. Equal priority was given to each dataset type. The Health Belief Model was used as a theoretical framework to guide qualitative inquiry. An integrative summary of the quantitative and qualitative results was created and meta-inferences identified contradictory and confirmatory elements of the evidence across both groups. A purposeful sample of fifty-five participants in New Mexico (28 NA; 27 Hisp) completed the food safety knowledge survey and participated in focus groups. Quantitative composite mean scores for the Native American (NA) group (M=66%) and Hispanic (His) group (M=65%) indicated low food safety knowledge. A MANOVA conducted to compare the two groups' mean knowledge scores found no significant difference between groups on the food safety subscales [Wilks' Λ = .852, F(6,44) = 1.278, p = .287, η2 = .162].The lowest scoring subscale for both groups was 'cook', addressing proper cooking methods (NA=.61, Hisp=.55). Mixed methods analyses revealed that participants overall perceived moderate to high self-efficacy regarding safe food preparation, food purchasing, cooking food, and storing of food, however, the related food safety knowledge item scores were low. Food safety knowledge was often inconsistent with reported food safety practices. Moderate/high self-efficacy may provide a false sense of low risk for FBI.

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Section: Survey Results (Quantitative)mentioning

confidence: 99%

A Mixed Methods Approach to Investigating Food Safety Behavior in a Sample of Native American and Hispanic Caregivers of Young Children

Siebert¹,

Perry²,

O'Connell³

et al. 2014

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“…™ and Be Food Safe ™ [17] campaigns and a previously validated survey [18]. The modified survey was validated with the population [19]. The survey consisted of true, false, and multiple choice questions based on recommended food safety practices and demographic questions.…”

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Food Safety Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors of Native American Families with Young Children: A Mixed Methods Study

Albrecht

Vlasin-Marty²

2014

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

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Children are at increased risk for foodborne illness due to underdeveloped immune system. Limited research has been reported on food safety knowledge of Native American families with children 10 years of age and younger. This study was conducted to determine the food safety knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of the main food preparer in these families by collecting quantitative and qualitative data simultaneously in a mixed method approach. A food safety knowledge survey created using FightBAC! ™ concepts was administered prior to focus groups discussions held in Native American communities using a script based upon the Health Belief Model. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS. Qualitative data were coded by three reviewers independently and then compared jointly for themes. Over three fourths of participants (n = 102) were female with an average age of 38.3 years. Over one half of participants were unemployed (54 %), lived on reservations (54 %), and 86 % had a high school degree or higher level of education. The following four themes emerged from the eight focus groups (n = 66): food can make one sick, I am not in control when others handle food, I know how to safely prepare foods for my family, and I do not have time or best equipment (for food safety). Mixed method analysis revealed that participants were aware of the severity and susceptibility for foodborne illness but were confident in preparing foods safely for their family. A food safety education program for Native American food preparers with young children is needed to prevent foodborne illness (FBI) in this population and promote safe food handling practice.

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Validation of a Native American Food Safety Knowledge Survey

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A Mixed Methods Approach to Investigating Food Safety Behavior in a Sample of Native American and Hispanic Caregivers of Young Children

A Mixed Methods Approach to Investigating Food Safety Behavior in a Sample of Native American and Hispanic Caregivers of Young Children

Food Safety Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors of Native American Families with Young Children: A Mixed Methods Study

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