The relationship among knowledge, attitude, and behavior of workers on food safety in Taiwan's Company A.
J Food Sci Technol. 2023 Apr; 60(4):1294-1302.JF

Abstract

In recent years, consumer awareness of food safety has been increasing, and food workers with professional food safety knowledge, attitude, and practical implementation are essential for maintaining the quality of food as well as preventing foodborne diseases. This study evaluates the knowledge, attitude, and implementation of food safety practices among employees in a food company in Taiwan. The employees were both who had received food safety knowledge and training and had yet to receive it. Data collection was carried out through 68 questionnaires, and analysis methods, including descriptive statistical analysis and multiple regression analysis, have performed. Before the first stage of education and training, 100% of the employees knew that food factories must conduct regular water quality testing. Still, the error rate for personal hygiene and safety was the highest. The second part has the highest average food safety attitude and the concept of food preservation. The third part of personnel behavior was to avoid cross-contamination. After the second stage of education and training of personnel in food safety knowledge, the attitude and behavior have been greatly improved. The findings of this study can be used as a reference for food suppliers to develop employee education and training.

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Hazeena SH

Department of Seafood Science, College of Hydrosphere, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, 81157 Taiwan, ROC.

Chen XH

Yuloong Food Supplies Company Limited, Kaohsiung, 806042 Taiwan, ROC.

Yeh CS

Department of Hospitality Management, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan, 71005 Taiwan, ROC.

Hsieh CW

Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, 40227, Taiwan, ROC. Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 40402, Taiwan, ROC.

Chen MH

Marketing and Processing Division, Agriculture & Food Agency Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, Nantou, 54044, Taiwan, ROC.

Huang PH

College of Food, Jiangsu Food and Pharmaceutical Science College, Huai'an, 223003 China.

Hou CY

Department of Seafood Science, College of Hydrosphere, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, 81157 Taiwan, ROC.

Shih MK

Graduate Institute of Food Culture and Innovation, National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism, Kaohsiung, 812301 Taiwan, ROC.

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Journal Article

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eng

PubMed ID

36855580

Citation

Hazeena, Sulfath Hakkim, et al. "The Relationship Among Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior of Workers On Food Safety in Taiwan's Company A." Journal of Food Science and Technology, vol. 60, no. 4, 2023, pp. 1294-1302.

Hazeena SH, Chen XH, Yeh CS, et al. The relationship among knowledge, attitude, and behavior of workers on food safety in Taiwan's Company A. J Food Sci Technol. 2023;60(4):1294-1302.

Hazeena, S. H., Chen, X. H., Yeh, C. S., Hsieh, C. W., Chen, M. H., Huang, P. H., Hou, C. Y., & Shih, M. K. (2023). The relationship among knowledge, attitude, and behavior of workers on food safety in Taiwan's Company A. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 60(4), 1294-1302. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-023-05673-8

Hazeena SH, et al. The Relationship Among Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior of Workers On Food Safety in Taiwan's Company A. J Food Sci Technol. 2023;60(4):1294-1302. PubMed PMID: 36855580.

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TY - JOUR T1 - The relationship among knowledge, attitude, and behavior of workers on food safety in Taiwan's Company A. AU - Hazeena,Sulfath Hakkim, AU - Chen,Xiao-Han, AU - Yeh,Chia-Sheng, AU - Hsieh,Chang-Wei, AU - Chen,Min-Hung, AU - Huang,Ping-Hsiu, AU - Hou,Chih-Yao, AU - Shih,Ming-Kuei, Y1 - 2023/02/24/ PY - 2023/01/11/revised PY - 2023/01/23/accepted PY - 2023/3/2/pubmed PY - 2023/3/2/medline PY - 2023/3/1/entrez KW - Education training KW - Food safety attitude KW - Food safety behavior KW - Food safety knowledge SP - 1294 EP - 1302 JF - Journal of food science and technology JO - J Food Sci Technol VL - 60 IS - 4 N2 - In recent years, consumer awareness of food safety has been increasing, and food workers with professional food safety knowledge, attitude, and practical implementation are essential for maintaining the quality of food as well as preventing foodborne diseases. This study evaluates the knowledge, attitude, and implementation of food safety practices among employees in a food company in Taiwan. The employees were both who had received food safety knowledge and training and had yet to receive it. Data collection was carried out through 68 questionnaires, and analysis methods, including descriptive statistical analysis and multiple regression analysis, have performed. Before the first stage of education and training, 100% of the employees knew that food factories must conduct regular water quality testing. Still, the error rate for personal hygiene and safety was the highest. The second part has the highest average food safety attitude and the concept of food preservation. The third part of personnel behavior was to avoid cross-contamination. After the second stage of education and training of personnel in food safety knowledge, the attitude and behavior have been greatly improved. The findings of this study can be used as a reference for food suppliers to develop employee education and training. SN - 0022-1155 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/36855580/The_relationship_among_knowledge_attitude_and_behavior_of_workers_on_food_safety_in_Taiwan's_Company_A_ DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -

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The relationship among knowledge, attitude, and behavior of workers on food safety in Taiwan's Company A.J Food Sci Technol. 2023 Apr; 60(4):1294-1302.JF