KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF FOOD HANDLERS’ TEST AMONG FOOD VENDORS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IKENNE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OGUN STATE.
Abstract
ABSTRACT
The adoption and evaluation of good practices in food handling seevice is essential to minimize foodborne disease. This study is aimed at assessing the knowldege and attitude of food handlers test among food vendors in secondary schools in ikenne local government area.
A cross sectional study was carried out in the selected schools in Ikenne local government area using a structures self administered questionnaire with 3 sections that included sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge of food hygeine practices and assessment of the knowledge of food handlers test.
The results of the analysis conducted in this study are summarized as follows:
The attitude towards food handlers test among food vendors in secondary schools in Ikenne local government area will significantly affect the implementation of food hygiene practices.
The knowledge of food hygiene among food vendors in secondary schools in Ikenne local government area will significantly affect their attitude towards food handlers test.
Personal hygiene practices among food vendors in secondary schools in Ikenne local government area will not significantly determine their attitude towards food handlers test.
Environmental hygiene practices among food vendors in secondary schools in Ikenne local government area will significantly determine their attitude towards food handlers test.
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KEYWORDS; Food Handlers, Secondary Schools, Knowledge, Ogun State, Food handlers test, Cross-sectional study.
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