Food safety practice and its associated factors among food handlers working in food and drinking establishments in Hargeisa, Somaliland
The study found low level of poor food safety practices; attributed to factors like food handler training, work experience, water storage equipment, sanitation inspections, and knowledge. However, enhancing food handling practices, particularly training is crucial to minimize food-borne diseases and promote optimal food safety practices.
Authors
- A. A. Masrur Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7941-3902)
- Soheir H. Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3699-6378)
- Jonah Kiruja (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7834-7106)
- Mohamed Mussa Abdilahi
- Faisal Nooh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3176-3356)
- Abdisamad Shukri Ismail
- Abdiqathar Rashid Kulmie
Institutions
- University of Hargeisa (SO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-02-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21617-7
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.49