Research Article

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites and Salmonella typhi among Food Handlers Working in Catering Establishments of Public Institutes Found in Dawuro Zone, South-Western Ethiopia

Table 4

Knowledge-related factors of food handlers working in catering establishments in Dawuro Zone, South-Western Ethiopia, March to July 2019 ().

VariablesResponse categoryFrequencyPercent (%)

Use of potable water decreases the transmission of intestinal parasites/Salmonella typhiYes10125.1
No30174.9
Proper use of latrine decreases the transmission of intestinal parasites/Salmonella typhiYes13333.1
No26966.9
Cleaning of utensils decreases the transmission of intestinal parasites/Salmonella typhiYes14937
No25363
Cleaning of the kitchen floor decreases the transmission of intestinal parasites/Salmonella typhiYes8721.6
No31578.4
Food hygiene and safety training decrease the transmission of intestinal parasites/Salmonella typhiYes10927
No29373
Proper clothing decreases the transmission of intestinal parasites or Salmonella typhiYes13734
No26566