Investigating the Public Health Behavior Related to Street Food Consumption among Lubyayi Residents: Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract:
Street
food consumption is a major public health and social problem confronting urban
Residents. Strong public health and social behavior need to be integrated at
all community educational levels. The objective of this cross-sectional study is to
investigate the
public health behavior of street food
consumption and identify factors associated with safe food consumption
practices. The study
provides insight into the perceptions, experiences, and adaptation strategies to
Street Food Consumption. A cross-sectional survey of 160 street food Consumers reveals
significant awareness of the public health behavior of street food consumption,
and factors associated with safe food consumption. The results show an equal gender distribution, with the majority of
respondents falling between 25-34 years old, at 31%. Most respondents have a
primary or secondary education, at 38%, and Half have a low-income level, at 50%.
Most respondents consume street food weekly, 50%. The majority have inadequate
food safety knowledge, 63%. 75% have experienced foodborne illnesses. And most
of the respondents do not practice proper food handling practices, 63%. The
food Taste is the most important factor, 63%. Half of the respondents consider
price very important, 50%. Only 38% of respondents prioritize safety. Most
respondents do not trust street food vendors, 63%. Most of the respondents do
not perceive the street food environment as clean, 63%. Improper waste
management is prevalent in 66%. And Most respondents do not have access to
clean water, 59%. The findings of this study contribute to the existing
body of knowledge on the public health behavior of street food Consumption.
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