Food Safety Concerns and Practices Among Palestinian University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
Publication Type
Original research
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University students constitute a target for risk-reduction interventions regarding food poisoning as they are among those with higher exposure to problematic food. This is particularly important since young adults’ knowledge regarding measures to prevent foodborne illnesses was found to be inadequate. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding food safety and food poisoning among An-Najah National University Students and to investigate the correlation of their knowledge, attitudes, and practices with various socio-demographic characteristics and academic variables. The cross-sectional design was used, and the study occurred at An-Najah National University in Nablus. Data was collected using a native Arabic language face-to-face questionnaire. Verbal consent was obtained before initiation. The questionnaire has four parts that address students …

Journal
Title
SAGE Open
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publisher Country
United States of America
Publication Type
Prtinted only
Volume
12
Year
2022
Pages
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