Evaluation of Food Safety Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices among Abattoir Workers� in Khartoum State

Abstract

This cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and practices of food workers in Khartoum State. A questionnaire was designed for random selection. Results indicated that the respondents had acceptable level of knowledge, excellent attitudes and poor practices toward food hygiene measures. They were asked about brucellosis, diarrhoea, and typhoid and their answers with correct option 80.0%, 75.7% and 56.7%respectively. Almost all of the participants (90-93.3%) agreed with various statements in the attitude part of the questionnaire. Good hygienic practices of food workers revealed that 93.3% wearing aprons, but 90% were agreed of using masks. The management of the slaughterhouse facilities should be used because they are responsible for maintenance of hygienic standards. Food will be safe and a number of food borne diseases will be eradicated.