Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9600
ISSN: 2155-9600
Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
Research Article
Food Hygiene Knowledge, Practice and Associated Factors of Food Handlers in Selected Food Establishments in Nekemte Town, Ethiopia
Author(s): Habtamu Fekadu Gemede* and Dessalegn Girgira
Background: Food hygiene continues to be a public health problem worldwide because food borne illnesses are
widespread. In developing countries, up to an estimated 70% of cases of diarrheal diseases are associated with the
consumption of contaminated foods. Approximately 10% to 20% of food borne disease outbreaks are due to
contamination by the food handler.
Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the food hygiene knowledge, practices and associated factors of
food handlers in selected food establishments in Nekemte town, Ethiopia.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 357 food handlers who work in selected 125 food
establishments. Data was collected using pre-tested questionaries and analyzed using statistical package for social
sciences (spss) version 22.
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DOI:
10.35248/2155-9600.23.13.042