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ArticlePloS one2025

Food safety practice and its associated factors among household food handlers in Patuakhali, Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study.

M M Mehedi Hasan, Nayeem Rahman, Md Mofidul Islam, H M Sabbir Ahmed, Shuvajit Mondal, Farzana Afroz, Mohammad Abdulla Al Noman

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M M Mehedi HasanDepartment of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0002-1368-6844
Nayeem RahmanDepartment of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh.
Md Mofidul IslamDepartment of Biochemistry and Food Analysis, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh.
H M Sabbir AhmedDepartment of Biochemistry and Food Analysis, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh.
Shuvajit MondalFaculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia.
Farzana AfrozDepartment of Biochemistry and Food Analysis, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh.
Mohammad Abdulla Al NomanDepartment of Food Technology and Engineering, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh.

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Abstract

Food safety practices play a crucial role in the prevention of foodborne diseases, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like Bangladesh. This study assessed food safety practices among household food handlers in Patuakhali, Bangladesh, and identified associated factors influencing these practices. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 300 randomly selected households, using structured interviews and direct observations. The findings revealed that only 46% of participants demonstrated good food safety practices, with notable deficiencies in proper handwashing techniques (36.7%). Multiple logistic regression analysis identified that secondary education (AOR = 2.84; 95% CI: 1.44, 5.59), government employment (AOR = 5.74; 95% CI: 1.24, 26.53), monthly income between 15,000 and 30,000 BDT (AOR = 4.50; 95% CI: 2.17, 9.31), and participation in food safety training (AOR = 5.01; 95% CI: 1.95, 12.90) were significantly associated with good food safety practices. Conversely, living in rural areas (AOR = 0.30; 95% CI: 0.13-0.67) and, being aged 39-58 years (AOR = 0.36; 95% CI: 0.15-0.84) were associated with poor food safety practices. Addressing these factors, particularly socioeconomic disparities and offering targeted food safety education, could significantly improve public health outcomes and overall food safety practices.

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Food HandlingFood SafetyAdolescentAdultBangladeshCross-Sectional StudiesFamily CharacteristicsFemaleFoodborne DiseasesHand DisinfectionHumansMaleMiddle AgedYoung Adult

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