Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences
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Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia

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• 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. .. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2155-9600.23.13.042

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