In:
PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science (PLoS), Vol. 17, No. 12 ( 2022-12-30), p. e0279810-
Kurzfassung:
Studies have indicated shortcomings in food safety knowledge and practices among pregnant women in the Arab region. A high-risk group for having severe outcomes from foodborne illnesses. This study aimed to assess self-reported food safety knowledge and practices among pregnant women in the UAE during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 354 pregnant women residing in the UAE completed an online survey between October 2021 and January 2022. The questionnaire included socio-demographic information, food safety knowledge, and food practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Correct answers for food safety knowledge were scored out of 50 and the total score was compared by sociodemographic characteristics. The total mean score for the study population was 26.7 ± 4.6 out of 50. Participants had good knowledge about foodborne diseases (81.3%) and personal hygiene practices (61.8%). While they were least knowledgeable about cross-contamination (43.3%) and temperature control practices (35.8%). Significantly higher knowledge scores were observed with higher levels of education and primigravida women ( p 〈 0.05). Knowledge about the COVID-19 virus and its relation to food safety was adequate for most participants. This study infers the need for food safety-related education and training programs to reduce the risk of foodborne disease among this vulnerable group. It also highlights the need to enhance the role of healthcare professionals as trusted sources of information in improving food safety during pregnancy.
Materialart:
Online-Ressource
ISSN:
1932-6203
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0279810
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0279810.g001
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0279810.g002
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10.1371/journal.pone.0279810.g003
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10.1371/journal.pone.0279810.g004
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0279810.t001
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0279810.t002
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0279810.t003
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10.1371/journal.pone.0279810.t004
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10.1371/journal.pone.0279810.t005
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10.1371/journal.pone.0279810.t006
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10.1371/journal.pone.0279810.t007
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10.1371/journal.pone.0279810.t008
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10.1371/journal.pone.0279810.t009
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0279810.s001
Sprache:
Englisch
Verlag:
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Publikationsdatum:
2022
ZDB Id:
2267670-3