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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Food Handlers toward Compliance with Food Safety Measures in Hey Algamaa and Hey Alhuda Restaurants, SharqElneel Locality December 2018–November 2019
(Nileuniversity, 2019) Mustafa,Israa Alsafi; Mohammed,Hiba Gesmallah; Alzubir,Marium Khalf Allah; Mohammed,Rayan Algundi
Background: Food handlers with poor hygiene, lack of training and poor knowledge, attitude and practice of food safety measures can be a source of many diseases. The objectives: To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of food handlers toward compliance with food safety measures in Hay Algamaa and Hey alhuda Restaurants, ShareqElneel Locality, December 2018–November 2019. Method: Face-to-face interviews were conducted within the random sample of 70 food handlers, using a structured questionnaire to collect data about personal data, knowledge, attitude, practice and personal hygiene. A checklist was used to test practice and attitude of food handlers. Data were analyzed using SPSS program. Results: Out of 70the respondents (70%) had good knowledge about food safety measures, (88.9%) had a good attitude, (51.4%) with Average practice. Conclusion: Most of food handlers had good and average knowledge and attitude towards food safety measure respectively, therefore continuous Training of FH about food safety measures, and regular checkup will enhance food safety system in Sudan.