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This study investigates food safety and hygiene practices among street food vendors in Labason, Zamboanga Del Norte, revealing high compliance levels and positive vendor awareness, with gender-specific differences noted. The research suggests tailored training programs, continuous education, and collaboration with local authorities to enhance food safety practices. Recommendations aim to improve public health outcomes by addressing socio-cultural and economic factors influencing food safety in the community.

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Poster For Food Safety

This study investigates food safety and hygiene practices among street food vendors in Labason, Zamboanga Del Norte, revealing high compliance levels and positive vendor awareness, with gender-specific differences noted. The research suggests tailored training programs, continuous education, and collaboration with local authorities to enhance food safety practices. Recommendations aim to improve public health outcomes by addressing socio-cultural and economic factors influencing food safety in the community.

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FOOD SAFETY AND HYGIENE PRACTICES AMONG STREET FOOD VENDORS

SOUTHERN PHILIPPINE COLLEGE INC.

ABSTRACT

This study investigates the food safety and hygiene practices among street
food vendors in Labason, Zamboanga Del Norte, with a focus on compliance
levels, knowledge, and perceptions. The research employs a quantitative
survey design, collecting data from 106 street food vendors through
structured questionnaires. Findings reveal a slightly higher representation of
female consumer (57.5%) compared to males (42.5%), emphasizing the
importance of gender-specific interventions. Compliance assessments
indicate overall high adherence to food safety practices, with targeted areas
for improvement identified. Knowledge and perception analysis show a
generally positive awareness among vendors, with notable gender-based
differences. The study concludes with recommendations for tailored training
programs, continuous education initiatives, gender-specific interventions,
monitoring, collaboration with local authorities, and public awareness
campaigns. Implementing this recommendation, can enhance food safety
practices and contribute to improved public health outcomes in Labason.

INTRODUCTION
This research delves into food safety and hygiene practices in Labason,
Zamboanga del Norte, emphasizing their impact on public health,
particularly in a context heavily reliant on food vendors.
The study aims to assess current practices, perceptions, and compliance
levels to address global challenges related to foodborne diseases.
By identifying socio-cultural and economic factors influencing food safety
practices in Labason, the research seeks to provide insights for targeted
interventions, enabling policymakers, local authorities, and stakeholders to
promote best practices and enhance public health outcomes.

METHODS
This quantitative study assesses compliance levels and knowledge of food
safety practices among 106 street food vendors in Labason, Zamboanga Del
Norte, using a structured questionnaire adapted from a previous study.
By identifying socio-cultural and economic factors influencing food safety
practices in Labason, the research seeks to provide insights for targeted
interventions, enabling policymakers, local authorities, and stakeholders to
promote best practices and enhance public health outcomes.
Ethical considerations involve team training, approvals, and informed
consent, with data gathered through face-to-face interviews and self-
administration.

Rigorous statistical treatments, including the Mann-Whitney U test and


Pearson correlation, aim to offer comprehensive insights for targeted
interventions to improve food safety practices among Labason's street food
vendors.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION


Conclusion
In conclusion, this study examined the relationship between
compliance and knowledge/perception in food safety practices and explored
potential gender differences. The analysis revealed a non-significant
relationship, suggesting factors beyond knowledge and perception
influence;’ compliance levels. Moreover, no significant gender differences
were found, indicating uniform adherence, and understanding across the
studied population.
Recommendations
Street Food Vendors: Collaborate with local health authorities for tailored
training on food safety and ensure affordable access to essential tools.
Health Centers: Lead community outreach for essential food safety
knowledge and provide periodic health check-ups for street vendors.
Local Government Units (LGUs): Enhance and communicate food safety
policies through collaboration with LGUs and establish joint inspections for
constructive feedback.

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