Research Article
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Food Safety Among University Students in Bangladesh: Insights from a Cross-sectional Study
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 5, October 2025
Pages:
108-117
Received:
18 March 2025
Accepted:
27 March 2025
Published:
2 September 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajbio.20251305.11
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Abstract: Foodborne diseases are a serious global health problem that makes people sick and sometimes causes death. This study aimed to investigate the current knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding food safety among the students in Bangladesh. A cross-sectional, anonymous online survey was conducted from January to March 2024, involving 40 students from various disciplines. The findings showed that while all participants had basic food safety knowledge, there were significant gaps in their practical understanding. Only 45.7% of students were aware of the correct freezer temperature, and 42.9% correctly identified the safe cooking temperature. Although 88.1% of respondents expressed concern about food safety and recognized consumer unawareness and weak enforcement as major issues, their actual food-handling practices remained inconsistent. Only 34.1% regularly cleaned cutting boards after handling raw meat, and 80.5% did not consistently separate raw and cooked foods. These results highlight the urgent need for targeted educational interventions to bridge the gap between knowledge and practice. Strengthening food safety education among university students could promote safer food-handling behaviors, reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses, and contribute to improved public health outcomes.
Abstract: Foodborne diseases are a serious global health problem that makes people sick and sometimes causes death. This study aimed to investigate the current knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding food safety among the students in Bangladesh. A cross-sectional, anonymous online survey was conducted from January to March 2024, involving 40 students f...
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Md Mohibul Hasan
