Socio-Economic Profile, Knowledge of Hygiene and Food Safety Practices among Street-Food Vendors in some parts of Accra-Ghana
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In this study, some food vendors in Accra were surveyed to assess their knowledge in food hygiene and best food safety practices. Data on demographics, food safety knowledge and practices were collected from 50 food vendors using a 31question standardized survey tool. Street food vending was the main income provider for 84% of the vendors. Eighty Percent of the questionnaire respondents were females, with the majority age group ranging between 25-50 years. Majority of the vendors lacked health certificates. Generally, food vendors proved to be quite aware of the knowledge of proper food handling practices. It was recommended that there is further need for health education to improve the knowledge of food vendors on food safety and hygiene.
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