Traders' behavioural practices and hygienic status of vegetable and meat processing surfaces in open markets in Benin city, Nigeria.

IF 2.2 4区医学 Q3 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES International Journal of Environmental Health Research Pub Date : 2024-01-25 DOI:10.1080/09603123.2024.2307355

Isoken H Igbinosa, Olajide Akinnibosun, Segun Omoluwa, Abeni Beshiru, Isoken T Aighewi

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This study investigates the hygiene status, behavioral practices, and handling of cutting boards for meat and vegetable processing in selected open markets in Benin City. Utilizing a structured questionnaire and laboratory analysis for Escherichia coli and Aeromonas, the research found prevalent Escherichia coli in all samples, with varying concentrations of Aeromonas, more pronounced in vegetable processing areas. Analysis of the questionnaire revealed that 30% of traders leave cutting boards uncovered, 88% clean them before use (52% with water and detergent), and 12% dust boards before use. Furthermore, 80% of meat sellers store leftover meat in refrigerators, while 68% of vegetable sellers store leftovers in the open market. The findings underscore the importance of proper hygienic practices in handling cutting boards to mitigate food contamination risks, urging awareness among traders regarding effective cleaning and storage procedures.

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尼日利亚贝宁市露天市场蔬菜和肉类加工表面的商贩行为习惯和卫生状况。

本研究调查了贝宁市部分露天市场肉类和蔬菜加工砧板的卫生状况、行为习惯和处理方法。通过结构化问卷调查和实验室大肠埃希氏菌和气单胞菌分析，研究发现所有样本中都普遍存在大肠埃希氏菌，气单胞菌的浓度各不相同，在蔬菜加工区更为明显。对调查问卷的分析表明，30%的商贩不盖砧板，88%的商贩在使用前清洗砧板（52%使用水和清洁剂），12%的商贩在使用前掸去砧板上的灰尘。此外，80% 的肉类销售商将剩肉存放在冰箱里，而 68% 的蔬菜销售商将剩菜存放在露天市场。这些调查结果表明，在处理砧板时采取正确的卫生做法对降低食品污染风险非常重要，同时也敦促商贩提高对有效清洁和储存程序的认识。

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International Journal of Environmental Health Research 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生

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6.70

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3.10%

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134

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>12 weeks

期刊介绍： International Journal of Environmental Health Research ( IJEHR ) is devoted to the rapid publication of research in environmental health, acting as a link between the diverse research communities and practitioners in environmental health. Published articles encompass original research papers, technical notes and review articles. IJEHR publishes articles on all aspects of the interaction between the environment and human health. This interaction can broadly be divided into three areas: the natural environment and health – health implications and monitoring of air, water and soil pollutants and pollution and health improvements and air, water and soil quality standards; the built environment and health – occupational health and safety, exposure limits, monitoring and control of pollutants in the workplace, and standards of health; and communicable diseases – disease spread, control and prevention, food hygiene and control, and health aspects of rodents and insects. IJEHR is published in association with the International Federation of Environmental Health and includes news from the Federation of international meetings, courses and environmental health issues.