Research Article
Investigating the Role of Socio-Demographic Factors in Shaping Consumer Attitudes Towards Food Safety in Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study
Md. Abdullah Al Mamun Hridoy*
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Md. Hafijul Islam,
Andleeb Masood,
Zulfaqar Sa'adi,
Niraj Bohora,
Md. Saiful Islam,
Monoara Akter Lima,
Md. Khalid Hasan,
Dewan Hasan Al Mostakim,
Asif Al Jami Rajin,
Mominul Haque,
Md. Mahdi Hasan Munna,
Md. Musfikur Rahman,
Nusrat Bahar,
Anik Sarker,
Pritam Kummer Barmon,
Md. Mehedi Hasan,
Kazi Rafsan Zaman,
Munni Begum
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2025
Pages:
77-87
Received:
17 February 2025
Accepted:
3 March 2025
Published:
21 March 2025
Abstract: Background: Food safety remains a major public health concern globally, with foodborne illnesses resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. In Bangladesh, food safety is compounded by challenges such as poor infrastructure, weak regulatory systems, and low public awareness. The increase in foodborne diseases, especially in urban areas, calls for an investigation into consumer attitudes and practices regarding food safety. Objectives: This study aims to examine the influence of socio-demographic factors (age, gender, education, income, occupation, household size) on consumer attitudes toward food safety and to assess the level of knowledge and awareness about food safety practices among consumers in Bangladesh. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from October to December 2024 across 19 districts in Bangladesh, involving 511 food consumers. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using semi-structured questionnaires. Analysis in RStudio 4.3.2 included descriptive statistics, and multivariate, and multinomial logistic regression to assess predictors of food safety attitudes and knowledge. Results: The study found that education level significantly influenced food safety attitudes (p = 0.002). However, factors like age, gender, and income had no significant impact. Respondents also lacked knowledge about foodborne pathogens, such as Hepatitis A, highlighting gaps in food safety awareness. Conclusion: Consumer education is crucial for improving food safety practices. Policy interventions should focus on enhancing public knowledge, particularly among vulnerable populations, to reduce foodborne diseases in Bangladesh.
Abstract: Background: Food safety remains a major public health concern globally, with foodborne illnesses resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. In Bangladesh, food safety is compounded by challenges such as poor infrastructure, weak regulatory systems, and low public awareness. The increase in foodborne diseases, especially in urban areas, calls...
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Research Article
Knowledge and Practices of Healthcare Providers Regarding Healthcare-Associated Infections in a Semi-Urban Health Center in Senegal, 2024
Ibrahima Ndiaye*,
Mamadou Makhtar Mbacke Leye,
Mame Diarra Ndour,
Ibrahima Seck
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2025
Pages:
88-100
Received:
23 March 2025
Accepted:
31 March 2025
Published:
30 April 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.wjph.20251002.12
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Abstract: Given the scale of healthcare-associated infections worldwide, particularly in Senegal, and the key role played by healthcare personnel in preventing them, it is necessary to study the factors associated with healthcare providers' knowledge and practices regarding healthcare-associated infections (HAI). A descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study was carried out among nursing staff at Semi-Urban Health center (Keur Massar) in 2024. An exhaustive recruitment was carried out and data were collected using an anonymous self-administered questionnaire. Univariate, bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed using R 4.4.2 software. Qualitative variables were described by absolute and relative frequencies and quantitative variables by mean, standard deviation and extremes. The binary logistic regression method was used for the multivariate analysis. The adjusted Odds Ratios with their 95% confidence intervals were determined for each variable retained in the final model. A total of 90 people were surveyed. The average age of those surveyed was 35 ± 9.37 years, with extremes of 19 and 64 years. Women predominated, accounting for 74.4% of respondents. Only 22.2% of staff had a good knowledge of healthcare-associated infections. In all, 56.7% of those surveyed had good preventive practices with regard to healthcare-associated infections. Doctors (aOR = 19.30 [4.07 - 126]) and people with more than 10 years' professional experience (aOR = 5.88 [1.15-33.33]) were more likely to have good knowledge of HAIs. Paramedics (nurses, midwives) were more likely to have good HAI prevention practices (aOR= 5 [1.37- 20]). The knowledge and practices of healthcare providers in relation to HAIs were found to be inadequate. Professional experience of more than 10 years and the profession of doctor were positively associated with knowledge; the professions of nurse and midwife were associated with good HAI prevention practices. Ongoing training and the availability of the necessary guidelines can help to improve the knowledge and practices of healthcare personnel in the prevention of HAIs.
Abstract: Given the scale of healthcare-associated infections worldwide, particularly in Senegal, and the key role played by healthcare personnel in preventing them, it is necessary to study the factors associated with healthcare providers' knowledge and practices regarding healthcare-associated infections (HAI). A descriptive and analytical cross-sectional ...
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