Year: 2026 | Month: January-March | Volume: 10 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 1-10
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/gijash.20260101
Acquaintance, Outlook and Observance Concerning Handling of Food Among Local Population - A Cross-Sectional Study
Manjot Kaur1, Dr. Ravneet Kaur2, Dr. Himani Kapila3, Dr. Rajbinder Kaur4
1Master of Public Health 3rd Semester Student, Dept of Public Health, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India,
2Associate Professor – Dept of Public Health Dentistry, Desh Bhagat Dental College & Hospital, Mandi Gobindgarh, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India,
3Senior lecturer – Dept of Public Health, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India,
4Senior lecturer – Dept of Public Health, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India
Corresponding Author: Manjot Kaur
ABSTRACT
Objective: Food safety related knowledge, attitude and practice are crucial in today’s era as food handling related health consequences are prevalent worldwide. The current study was to conducted to assess knowledge, attitude, and practices of food handling among local population.
Methodology: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted among local population aged above 18 years of Punjab region, India. Data were collected using pretested and predesigned questionnaire and statistical analysis was done by percentages, mean and standard deviation, and t test using SPSS Statistics Version 22.0.
Results: The mean age of the participants was 1.52±.982 years with majority of the population were females (68.6%), and the mean scores of knowledges i.e. 16.02±1.84 and attitude were 33.20±3.256. The mean knowledge score was found to be lower in the illiterate group at significant level whereas no significant difference was found regarding attitude and practice scores. Similarly enhanced level of knowledge was assessed among female group at significant level.
Conclusion: Knowledge and attitude scores regarding food handling were good, but food safety practice scores were lower. There is a call for action where awareness related educational interventional programs should be done for local population that would further improve the safety and hygiene practice and enhance the level of knowledge related to food items and regulations etc.
Keywords: Attitude, food safety, knowledge, practice, handling
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