Food-Related Risks: To What Extent Are Married Jordanian Women (Non-Pregnant, Pregnant and Postpartum) Knowledgeable About These Risks and Their Corresponding Practices?
Food safety is paramount, especially for vulnerable groups like pregnant and postpartum women. In this cross-sectional study, Jordanian women in different maternal states—pregnant, postpartum, and non-pregnant—were examined for their knowledge and habits regarding food safety. An online survey with...
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| author | Ola D. Al-Maseimi Nour A. Elsahoryi Omar A. Alhaj Leena Ahmad Muna M. Abbas Suzan Zurkieh |
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| description | Food safety is paramount, especially for vulnerable groups like pregnant and postpartum women. In this cross-sectional study, Jordanian women in different maternal states—pregnant, postpartum, and non-pregnant—were examined for their knowledge and habits regarding food safety. An online survey with 350 respondents yielded information on the participants’ opinions about food safety, personal hygiene, food storage, shopping habits, knowledge of cross-contamination, and handling of baby formula. According to the findings, many participants exhibited poor knowledge (53.7–65.2%) and practices (39.4–50%) related to food safety, with no significant differences in whether or not they were pregnant. Sociodemographic characteristics, including age and information sources, impacted postpartum women’s knowledge and practices about food safety. These findings highlight the importance of food safety education and awareness programs, particularly for pregnant and postpartum women, to lower the risk of foodborne infections during this critical period. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-218b16f8f43e4a7c907aaac1b72a26b72024-12-27T14:52:03ZengMDPI AGSafety2313-576X2024-12-0110410210.3390/safety10040102Food-Related Risks: To What Extent Are Married Jordanian Women (Non-Pregnant, Pregnant and Postpartum) Knowledgeable About These Risks and Their Corresponding Practices?Ola D. Al-Maseimi0Nour A. Elsahoryi1Omar A. Alhaj2Leena Ahmad3Muna M. Abbas4Suzan Zurkieh5Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Al-Balqa’ Applied University, Al-Salt 19117, JordanDepartment of Nutrition, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Petra, Amman 1196, JordanDepartment of Nutrition, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Petra, Amman 1196, JordanDepartment of Nutrition, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Petra, Amman 1196, JordanDepartment of Applied Microbiology, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Al-Balqa’ Applied University, Al-Salt 19117, JordanDepartment of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Al-Balqa’ Applied University, Al-Salt 19117, JordanFood safety is paramount, especially for vulnerable groups like pregnant and postpartum women. In this cross-sectional study, Jordanian women in different maternal states—pregnant, postpartum, and non-pregnant—were examined for their knowledge and habits regarding food safety. An online survey with 350 respondents yielded information on the participants’ opinions about food safety, personal hygiene, food storage, shopping habits, knowledge of cross-contamination, and handling of baby formula. According to the findings, many participants exhibited poor knowledge (53.7–65.2%) and practices (39.4–50%) related to food safety, with no significant differences in whether or not they were pregnant. Sociodemographic characteristics, including age and information sources, impacted postpartum women’s knowledge and practices about food safety. These findings highlight the importance of food safety education and awareness programs, particularly for pregnant and postpartum women, to lower the risk of foodborne infections during this critical period.https://www.mdpi.com/2313-576X/10/4/102food safetypregnant womenpostpartum mothersfoodborne illnessesfood safety knowledgefood safety practices |
| spellingShingle | Ola D. Al-Maseimi Nour A. Elsahoryi Omar A. Alhaj Leena Ahmad Muna M. Abbas Suzan Zurkieh Food-Related Risks: To What Extent Are Married Jordanian Women (Non-Pregnant, Pregnant and Postpartum) Knowledgeable About These Risks and Their Corresponding Practices? Safety food safety pregnant women postpartum mothers foodborne illnesses food safety knowledge food safety practices |
| title | Food-Related Risks: To What Extent Are Married Jordanian Women (Non-Pregnant, Pregnant and Postpartum) Knowledgeable About These Risks and Their Corresponding Practices? |
| title_full | Food-Related Risks: To What Extent Are Married Jordanian Women (Non-Pregnant, Pregnant and Postpartum) Knowledgeable About These Risks and Their Corresponding Practices? |
| title_fullStr | Food-Related Risks: To What Extent Are Married Jordanian Women (Non-Pregnant, Pregnant and Postpartum) Knowledgeable About These Risks and Their Corresponding Practices? |
| title_full_unstemmed | Food-Related Risks: To What Extent Are Married Jordanian Women (Non-Pregnant, Pregnant and Postpartum) Knowledgeable About These Risks and Their Corresponding Practices? |
| title_short | Food-Related Risks: To What Extent Are Married Jordanian Women (Non-Pregnant, Pregnant and Postpartum) Knowledgeable About These Risks and Their Corresponding Practices? |
| title_sort | food related risks to what extent are married jordanian women non pregnant pregnant and postpartum knowledgeable about these risks and their corresponding practices |
| topic | food safety pregnant women postpartum mothers foodborne illnesses food safety knowledge food safety practices |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2313-576X/10/4/102 |
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