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Hassan Rezaee, Farokh Legha Servat, Hadi Marzban, Jalal Sadeghizadeh Yazdi, Ameneh Marzban, Mehrnosh Shirdeli,
Volume 17, Issue 3 (9-2018)
Abstract
Intriduction: Health and food safety is one of the most important factors in the prevention of food-borne diseases, However, due to insufficient knowledge and incorrect function, many people suffer from food poisoning. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of education on knowledge, attitude and practice of students in medical university towards food poisoning.
Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study that was carried out on 100 students of Yazd University of Medical Sciences, Iran. The subjects were randomly divided into two groups of experimental and control, each of them included 50 students. The data collection tool was a questionnaire consisted of four parts that validity and reliability was approved. Participants in the two groups filled out the questionnaire before intervention. educational program was accomplished in experimental group by educational booklet and the data of the two groups were collected after two months of intervention.
Results: The mean score of knowledge, attitude and practice of experimental group after intervention significantly increased (P=0.001), There was significant difference between the attitude variable and level of education )P=0.007). A significant positive correlation among variables of knowledge, attitude and practice was observed as well.
Conclusion: Educational intervention is effective on the rate of knowledge, attitude and practice of students. According to the high prevalence of food poisoning that happens frequently due to living in dormitories or traveling, it is necessary to implement various and constant educational programs.
Ameneh Marzban, Vahid Rahmanian, Mehrnoosh Shirdeli, Mehran Barzegaran, Sajad Baharinya,
Volume 18, Issue 3 (9-2019)
Abstract
Introduction: Observance of food hygiene and safety by the staff working in the food supply and distribution sector is one of the most important factors in prevention of foodborne diseases. However, considering the inadequate knowledge and inappropriate performance of the staff, we are faced with many epidemics of food poisoning. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the knowledge, attitude, and practice of food supply and distribution companies in Yazd.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 126 employees working in 15 food catering centers in Yazd City in 2018. Census sampling method was applied to collect data by a researcher-made questionnaire. In this questionnaire, the items were about the participants' background demographic information, knowledge, attitude, and practice in the field of food health, which was designed according to previous studies. Data were analyzed using SPSS24, T-test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation coefficient.
Results: The employees' mean scores of knowledge, attitude, and practice were 10.08 ± 5.11, 24.31 ± 8.37 and 8.91 ± 6.50, respectively. A significant difference was observed between the mean and standard deviation of the participants' knowledge and education level (P = 0.00). Furthermore, a positive and significant correlation was observed between the participants' knowledge, attitude, and practice.
Conclusion: It is necessary to provide individuals with practical and continuous training programs by experienced specialists. Moreover, food catering staff should be motivated to adhere to the principles of personal hygiene and food and their health knowledge should be updated.
Ameneh Marzban, Mohammad Afkhami Aghda, Farokh Legha Servat, Maryam Dolat Abadi, Payam Emami,
Volume 20, Issue 5 (12-2021)
Abstract
Introduction: Breast milk is the best, most useful and most effective food for the baby. On the other hand, contamination of milk with various toxic elements can have adverse effects on children's health. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge, attitude and performance of breastfeeding women referring to Abarkooh health centers regarding heavy metals transferred from breast milk.
Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in October ,2019, in which 250 breastfeeding women referred to health centers in Abarkooh were selected by cluster sampling. Data were collected through a 4-part questionnaire(demographic, knowledge, attitude, performance) used in a similar study. Finally, data were coded using SPSS 24 software and descriptive statistics, t-test, analysis of variance, and Pearson correlation coefficient.
Results: The mean scores of knowledge, attitude and performance of the women were 5.24 ± 3.18, 16.25 ± 5.28 and 15.17 ± 5.39, respectively. There was a significant difference between the mean and standard deviation of the variables of knowledge, attitude and performance in the women under the study regarding demographic variables. There was only a significant difference between knowledge and education level of women (P = 0.01). There was also a significant positive correlation between women's knowledge, attitude and performance.
Conclusion: Low awareness of heavy metals transferred from breast milk, can increase the risks associated with various types of breast milk poisoning in infants; therefore, educational programs ,such as programs and workshops related to proper nutrition, lifestyle and health behaviors for breastfeeding mothers can be effective in increasing the level of awareness in women. It should be noted that training programs should be designed to lead to appropriate attitudes and performances.
