| Aims Food safety is a public health concern due to its great impact on the economy and health
of the people in developing countries. Since food preparation is the final line of defense against
foodborne diseases; women need to take extra precaution to reduce the chances of home
prepared food contamination. This study examined the applicability of the trans-theoretical
model of change to assess readiness to increase food safety among housewives’ women.
Instruments & Methods The present cross-sectional study was carried out among 181
households’ women in 2017. Data were collected using a questionnaire consisted of food safety
characteristics based on the stage of change. Data were analyzed by SPSS 24 for descriptive
analysis, normality test, correlation, and multiple logistic regression analysis.
Findings Mean age (SD) of participants was 38.68±8.5 years old. 6.1% of participants were
in the pre-contemplation stage, 21.0% in the contemplation stage, 23.2% in the preparation
stage, 16.6% in the action stage, and 33.1% in the maintenance stage. Overall stage of change
was not significant association with age, educational status and household income.
Conclusion Findings of this study may help in planning health intervention programs for
housewives’ women for their improvement of knowledge, attitude and practice towards
foodborne diseases and food safety. We suggested an intervention based on the Trans-theoretical
Model for housewives’ women to promote food hygiene, at least in home kitchen. |