Display options
Cite
Bamidele JO, Adebimpe WO, Oladele EA, et al. Hygiene Practices among Workers in Local Eateries of Orolu Community in South Western Nigeria. Ann Med Health Sci Res. 2015;5(4):235-40doi: 10.4103/2141-9248.160176.
Bamidele, J. O., Adebimpe, W. O., Oladele, E. A., & Adeoye, O. A. (2015). Hygiene Practices among Workers in Local Eateries of Orolu Community in South Western Nigeria. Annals of medical and health sciences research, 5(4), 235-40. https://doi.org/10.4103/2141-9248.160176
Bamidele, J O, et al. "Hygiene Practices among Workers in Local Eateries of Orolu Community in South Western Nigeria." Annals of medical and health sciences research vol. 5,4 (2015): 235-40. doi: https://doi.org/10.4103/2141-9248.160176
Bamidele JO, Adebimpe WO, Oladele EA, Adeoye OA. Hygiene Practices among Workers in Local Eateries of Orolu Community in South Western Nigeria. Ann Med Health Sci Res. 2015 Jul-Aug;5(4):235-40. doi: 10.4103/2141-9248.160176. PMID: 26229710; PMCID: PMC4512114.
Copy Download .nbib Format: NLM
Share it on

Ann Med Health Sci Res. 2015 Jul-Aug;5(4):235-40. doi: 10.4103/2141-9248.160176.

Hygiene Practices among Workers in Local Eateries of Orolu Community in South Western Nigeria.

Annals of medical and health sciences research

J O Bamidele, W O Adebimpe, E A Oladele, O A Adeoye

Affiliations

  1. Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, PMB 4400, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.
  2. Department of Community Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.
  3. Department of Community Medicine, Lautech Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.

PMID: 26229710 PMCID: PMC4512114 DOI: 10.4103/2141-9248.160176

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Activities of local food premises and monitoring of food handlers are usually not regulated.

AIM: The objective of this study was to determine food hygiene (FH) practices among food handlers in rural communities in South Western Nigeria.

SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 235 food handlers; data collection was by interviewer administered questionnaires. Using the SPSS software, multivariate analysis in two separate models was done to explore the predictors of correct knowledge and good hygiene practices. The model fit was assessed as good using the Hosmer and Lemeshow test.

RESULTS: Mean age of respondents was 31.8 (10.8) years. Of the respondents (134) that had training, 17.2% (23/134) had formal training, and 82.8% (111/134) had apprenticeship; about 31.5% (74/235) of respondents maintained a good level of hygiene in their practices. Significant predictors of correct knowledge were found to be being trained (significant 0.01, odds ratio [OR] 2.4, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.2-4.8) and receiving the training as an apprentice (significant 0.01, OR - referent group); or in a formal setting (significant 0.01, OR 3.3, 95% CI 1.6-7.0) and having no formal education (significant 0.04, OR - reference group).

CONCLUSION: Good knowledge and attitude but low level of good practices toward FH characterized food handlers under study.

Keywords: Attitude and practice; Food handlers; Food hygiene; Knowledge; Local eateries

References

  1. East Afr J Public Health. 2009 Dec;6(3):240-3 - PubMed
  2. Niger Postgrad Med J. 2009 Sep;16(3):207-12 - PubMed
  3. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2002 Jul;21(7):623-8 - PubMed
  4. Niger Postgrad Med J. 2003 Sep;10(3):192-6 - PubMed
  5. Int J Environ Health Res. 2002 Mar;12(1):25-39 - PubMed
  6. Niger Postgrad Med J. 2005 Jun;12(2):93-6 - PubMed
  7. Rev Esp Salud Publica. 2000 May-Jun;74(3):299-307 - PubMed
  8. Public Health. 2010 Aug;124(8):467-71 - PubMed

Publication Types