Assessment of Meat Handlers’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Meat Safety in Retail Meat Shops

Key Points

• Evaluate meat handlers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding meat safety and contamination risks.
• Survey administered to meat handlers in retail meat shops
• Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding meat safety
• Analysis of personal protective equipment (PPE) use and necessary training
• Meat handlers demonstrated good knowledge and attitudes towards meat safety
• Need for targeted training identified to reduce contamination risks
• Regular use of PPE and medical check-ups are crucial for public health