Evaluating a group-based intervention to improve the safety of meat in Bodija Market, Ibadan, Nigeria

We evaluated a group-based, participatory training intervention to improve food safety among meat processors and retailers in Bodija Market, Ibadan, Nigeria. An interactive training workshop was held for Butchers Associations’ representatives who were selected to pass on information and training to...

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Main Authors: Grace, Delia, Dipeolu, M., Olawoye, J., Ojo, E., Odebode, S., Agbaje, M., Akindana, G., Randolph, Thomas F.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Springer 2012
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/21682
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author Grace, Delia
Dipeolu, M.
Olawoye, J.
Ojo, E.
Odebode, S.
Agbaje, M.
Akindana, G.
Randolph, Thomas F.
author_browse Agbaje, M.
Akindana, G.
Dipeolu, M.
Grace, Delia
Odebode, S.
Ojo, E.
Olawoye, J.
Randolph, Thomas F.
author_facet Grace, Delia
Dipeolu, M.
Olawoye, J.
Ojo, E.
Odebode, S.
Agbaje, M.
Akindana, G.
Randolph, Thomas F.
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description We evaluated a group-based, participatory training intervention to improve food safety among meat processors and retailers in Bodija Market, Ibadan, Nigeria. An interactive training workshop was held for Butchers Associations’ representatives who were selected to pass on information and training to their group. Meat hygiene knowledge, attitude and practice was assessed before attending the workshop and afterwards (n = 63). It was also assessed for those who did not attend the workshop (n = 68) but were intended recipients of training through their association. Microbiological quality of meat was assessed before and after the workshop (n = 400 samples). After the workshop, participants significantly improved knowledge, attitude and practice in key food safety aspects; specifically, understanding sources of contamination and food-borne diseases, use of bleach and disinfectant and hand washing. Participants also shared information with an average of 18 other group members and improvements were seen in group members who did not attend the workshop but received training through their Butchers Association. Microbiological quality of meat sold also significantly improved after the intervention. In conclusion, participatory, group-based methods targeted at meat processors and retailers can improve meat hygiene knowledge, attitude and practice as well as the microbiological quality and hence safety of meat.
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spelling CGSpace216822024-08-27T10:35:28Z Evaluating a group-based intervention to improve the safety of meat in Bodija Market, Ibadan, Nigeria Grace, Delia Dipeolu, M. Olawoye, J. Ojo, E. Odebode, S. Agbaje, M. Akindana, G. Randolph, Thomas F. We evaluated a group-based, participatory training intervention to improve food safety among meat processors and retailers in Bodija Market, Ibadan, Nigeria. An interactive training workshop was held for Butchers Associations’ representatives who were selected to pass on information and training to their group. Meat hygiene knowledge, attitude and practice was assessed before attending the workshop and afterwards (n = 63). It was also assessed for those who did not attend the workshop (n = 68) but were intended recipients of training through their association. Microbiological quality of meat was assessed before and after the workshop (n = 400 samples). After the workshop, participants significantly improved knowledge, attitude and practice in key food safety aspects; specifically, understanding sources of contamination and food-borne diseases, use of bleach and disinfectant and hand washing. Participants also shared information with an average of 18 other group members and improvements were seen in group members who did not attend the workshop but received training through their Butchers Association. Microbiological quality of meat sold also significantly improved after the intervention. In conclusion, participatory, group-based methods targeted at meat processors and retailers can improve meat hygiene knowledge, attitude and practice as well as the microbiological quality and hence safety of meat. 2012-09 2012-08-23T18:06:14Z 2012-08-23T18:06:14Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/21682 en Limited Access Springer Grace D, Dipeolu M, Olawoye J, Ojo E, Odebode S, Agbaje M, Akindana G and Randolph T. 2012. Evaluating a group-based intervention to improve the safety of meat in Bodija Market, Ibadan, Nigeria. Tropical Animal Health and Production 44(Suppl 1): S61-S66.
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Dipeolu, M.
Olawoye, J.
Ojo, E.
Odebode, S.
Agbaje, M.
Akindana, G.
Randolph, Thomas F.
Evaluating a group-based intervention to improve the safety of meat in Bodija Market, Ibadan, Nigeria
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