Evaluating Determinants of Food Hygiene Behavior Based on Health Belief Model in Health Workers of Urmia Health Center

Autor: Sahar Zamaniahari, MoradAli Zareipour, Zhila Mohammad Rezaei, Mohammad Saeed Jadgal, Fatemeh Rostampor, Roya Gasem Soltani
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Journal of Nutrition and Food Security, Vol 8, Iss 4, Pp 597-605 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2476-7417
2476-7425
Popis: Background: Observance of food hygiene is considered an important principle to prevent humans from contracting diseases and also to protect the environment from contamination. Health workers are on the front line forces of the health system. Therefore, promoting the health of health workers has an important role in promoting community health. The aim of this study is to investigate the determinants of food hygiene based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) in health workers in Urmia. Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, 300 health workers in rural health centers of Urmia city were selected and entered into the study by census method based on inclusion criteria. Data collection tools included 3 parts: demographic characteristics, knowledge questionnaire, attitude and behavior, and health belief model questionnaire. Data were collected and analyzed using interviews. Results: The mean age of the workers was 36.76±7.61 year. The attitude and behavior of observing food hygiene had a statistically significant relationship with work experience, knowledge, attitude, gender, marital status, and level of education (P
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