Archives of Clinical and Medical Microbiology(ACMMJ)
ISSN: 2835-9968 | DOI: 10.33140/ACMMJ
Impact Factor: 1.0
Aphrodis Hagabimana
Rwanda Biomedical Centre, Rwanda
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Research Article
Reliability of Pre-Test and Post-Test Measures in Assessing the Impact of Food Safety Training for Hygiene and Sanitation Officers and Environmental Protection Specialist Across All Districts in Rwanda
Author(s): Frederic Ntirenganya*, Axel Pax Karamage, Kapiteni Alexis, Aphrodis Hagabimana and Helene Balisanga
Background: Food and waterborne diseases, caused by microorganisms or chemicals in contaminated food or water, are a significant global health concern. In Rwanda, diarrheal diseases, exacerbated by unsafe food and water consumption, rank 7th among the top 10 causes of morbidity and mortality, particularly affecting children under 5 years old. From 2016-2021, food and waterborne diseases accounted for 83% of reported outbreaks. This study evaluates the reliability of pre-test and post- test measures in assessing the impact of food safety training on hygiene and sanitation officers and environmental protection specialists across all districts in Rwanda. Methods: A retrospective quantitative research design was used to gather data from 30 hygiene and sanitation officers and environmental protection specialists across all 30 districts and the ci.. Read More»