Emmanuel Ankomah-Appiah
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
Publications
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Research Article
Assessment of Food Safety Knowledge, Attitude And Hygiene Practices Amongst Food Vendors on the University of Cape Coast Campus and It's Surrounding Communities
Author(s): Emmanuel Ankomah-Appiah*, Kwofie Elizabeth, Sophia Ohene Darko and Francis Abrokwah
The primary objective of this research was to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and hygiene practices related to food safety among vendors at the University of Cape Coast. A descriptive survey methodology was employed, utilizing purpo- sive sampling to select eighty-four (84) food vendors in the vicinity of the University. Data were gathered through metic- ulously designed and self-constructed questionnaires. Descriptive statistical tools, such as frequencies and percentages, were applied for data analysis. The findings indicated that the vendors generally exhibited positive attitudes towards safe food handling, as evidenced by their affirmative responses to practices like handwashing with soap to prevent con- tamination, and thorough washing of utensils used for raw meat before repurposing them for other foods. The vendors' knowledge on food safety was assessed as above average,.. Read More»