International Journal of Media and Networks(IJMN)
ISSN: 2995-3286 | DOI: 10.33140/IJMN
Impact Factor: 1.02
Andualem Girma
Health Extension team Coordinator, Hossana college of Health Science, Ethiopia
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Research Article
Assessment of Bacterial Hand Contamination and Associated Factors Among Food Handlers Working in Catering Establishments of Hosanna Town, Hadiya Zone, South Ethiopia, 2023
Author(s): Ashenafi Woime*, Rebie Kedir and Andualem Girma
Background: Hands are the major source of contamination, which can never be totally free of microorganisms, especially bacteria. Food can become contaminated by dirty hands if there is a lack of proper hygiene among the food handlers when handling food. Human hands are in regular contact with the surrounding environment, and a variety of pathogens can reach the mucous membranes in the mouth, nose, eyes, and genitals of humans through the hands and consequently contribute to foodborne illness outbreaks. Objective: This study assessed bacterial hand contamination and associated factors among food handlers working in catering establishments in Hossana Town, South Ethiopia. Method: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among food handlers at catering establishments in Hosanna town, Hadiya zone, South Et.. Read More»