ArticlePloS one2022
Food safety knowledge among pregnant women in the United Arab Emirates amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Food Safety and Baby Food Handling Knowledge and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women in Bangladesh: Findings From a Questionnaire-Based Cross-Sectional Survey.Health science reports · 2026Article
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- Pregnant women's knowledge, attitudes, and practices on food safety: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Bridging the Knowledge-Practice Gap: The Culturally Mediated Role of Attitude in Food Safety Behaviors During Pregnancy.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Food waste awareness among Italian university students: results of an online survey.Frontiers in nutrition · 2024Article
- Correction: Food safety knowledge among pregnant women in the United Arab Emirates amid the COVID-19 pandemic.PloS one · 2024Article
- Nutrition knowledge among pregnant women in Lebanon: A cross-sectional study.Women's health (London, England)Article
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16 authors at 6 institutions in 4 countries.
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Abstract
Studies have indicated shortcomings in food safety knowledge and practices among pregnant women in the Arab region. A high-risk group for having severe outcomes from foodborne illnesses. This study aimed to assess self-reported food safety knowledge and practices among pregnant women in the UAE during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 354 pregnant women residing in the UAE completed an online survey between October 2021 and January 2022. The questionnaire included socio-demographic information, food safety knowledge, and food practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Correct answers for food safety knowledge were scored out of 50 and the total score was compared by sociodemographic characteristics. The total mean score for the study population was 26.7 ± 4.6 out of 50. Participants had good knowledge about foodborne diseases (81.3%) and personal hygiene practices (61.8%). While they were least knowledgeable about cross-contamination (43.3%) and temperature control practices (35.8%). Significantly higher knowledge scores were observed with higher levels of education and primigravida women (p<0.05). Knowledge about the COVID-19 virus and its relation to food safety was adequate for most participants. This study infers the need for food safety-related education and training programs to reduce the risk of foodborne disease among this vulnerable group. It also highlights the need to enhance the role of healthcare professionals as trusted sources of information in improving food safety during pregnancy.
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