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April 18, 2026Health Science ReportsOpen Access

Assessment of Food Safety Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Fresh Market Vendors and Consumers in Dhaka City, Bangladesh: A Cross‐Sectional Study

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MAMd. Ruhul AminMAMd. Mahbub AlamUniversity of DhakaSSSneha SarwarUniversity of Dhaka

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Overview

Cross-sectional study examines food safety KAP in Dhaka vendors and consumers, suggesting the need for improved practices and inspections.

Key Points

  • The aim was to assess food safety knowledge, attitudes, and practices among fresh market vendors and consumers in Dhaka.
  • Cross-sectional data collection from 406 respondents (205 vendors and 201 consumers).
  • Data gathered using a pretested interview-based questionnaire.
  • Composite KAP scores calculated to evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and practices.
  • Vendors had inadequate food safety knowledge (mean score 12.4 ± 2.6, 77.4% correct responses).
  • Vendors demonstrated a good level of attitude (mean score 9.7 ± 1.5, 88% correct responses).
  • Food safety practices among vendors were low (mean score 5.2 ± 1.1, 57.5% correct responses).
  • Consumers showed good food safety knowledge (mean score 13.5 ± 1.9, 84% correct responses).
  • A significant perception gap was found regarding market inspections among both vendors (25.9%) and consumers (41.8%).

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Amin et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e320cc40886becb653fe84https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.72357
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