Food Safety Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Online Food-Sellers in Barangay Barandal, Calmaba, Laguna During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Date

2021

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

College

College of Human Ecology (CHE)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Clarissa B. Juanico, Rnd, PhD.

Abstract

There is an increasing demand for food during this pandemic as food supply chains are being disrupted. Due to this, online food-selling has become increasingly popular. Food safety is one of the responsibilities of online food-sellers as they handle food. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used to assess the food safety knowledge, attitudes, and practices of online food-sellers. A total of 30 respondents participated in this study. Spearman's rank correlation coefficient was used to analyze the correlation between food safety KAP and their sociodemographic and economic characteristics. Gender, educational attainment, and employment status have been found to have a correlation with their food safety KAP respectively. Online food-sellers have limited knowledge regarding foodborne disease transmission and storing temperature. Only 50% believe that safe food handling is their responsibility as food handlers. They do not wear apron and mask even though they know the importance of wearing them whenever they handle food. Results show that online food sellers have “good” knowledge, “negative” attitude, and “not good” practice towards food safety. The findings of this study suggest that they need motivation, in addition to their knowledge, to have positive attitudes in order to influence their food safety practices.

Language

English

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

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