ArticleInternational journal of food science2024
Knowledge, Attitude, and Food Safety Practices among Street Food Vendors at a Metropolitan District in Ghana: A Cross-sectional Study.
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- A systematic review and meta-analysis of the bacterial profile of ready-to-eat vegetable salads across Africa.Frontiers in microbiology · 2026Pooled it
- Assessment of food hygiene knowledge and practices among food handlers in Ondo West Local Government Area, Ondo State, Nigeria.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Food hygiene practice and associated factors among street food vendors in Addis Ababa; Ethiopia; mixed approach study.International journal of public health · 2026Article
- Health and Safety Practices as Drivers of Business Performance in Informal Street Food Economies: An Integrative Review of Global and South African Evidence.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Review
- Food safety practice and its associated factors among food handlers working in food and drinking establishments in Hargeisa, Somaliland.BMC public health · 2025Article
- An Investigation Into the Enforcement and Compliance of Food Safety Regulations at Street Food Vending Sites in Oyo State, Nigeria.Environmental health insights · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Street food is a vital component of cities and towns in developing countries. However, food poisoning has been associated with inadequate knowledge of food safety practices and inappropriate food handling. We examined the knowledge, attitude, and practices of street food sellers in the Takoradi Submetropolis, Ghana, on food safety and hygienic practice. Method: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 406 street food vendors were recruited based on a simple random sampling technique from the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, Ghana, using a structured questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed with the chi-square test and binary logistic regression using Stata (version 16) software. Statistical significance was set at Results: The level of knowledge was low among 70.4% of the food vendors, and 51% had negative attitudes towards food safety and hygiene. Food hygiene practices were also poor among 52.3% of the participants. The predictors of low knowledge level were senior high (aOR = 0.37, 95% CI (0.19-0.70), Conclusion: Knowledge and attitude regarding food safety and hygienic practices was poor among street food vendors. Future initiatives should focus on establishing training programs for food vendors within the metropolitan assembly to improve their knowledge on food safety and hygienic practices.
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