A systematic review and meta-analysis of household food safety and hygiene practices and their determinants in Africa
Half of the households in seven African countries did not practice proper food hygiene and safety. Key factors influencing practices included disease awareness, access to sanitation facilities, and workload, while understanding and positive attitudes towards food safety were essential for improvement.
Authors
- Negasa Eshete Soboksa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3451-175X)
- Xikombiso Mbhenyane (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0408-9586)
- Habtamu Endashaw Hareru (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0591-0893)
- Vhushavhelo Nedzingahe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2528-7138)
- Zoe Nomakhushe Nxusani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2805-3820)
Institutions
- University of Cape Town (ZA)
- Stellenbosch University (ZA)
- Dilla University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-025-01190-3
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.16
Funders
- National Research Foundation
- Universiteit Stellenbosch
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney