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Published: 2026-05-25
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v67i5.5199
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Vol. 67 No. 5
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Chọn, L. T., Trầm, T. V., Hải, T. T., Lộc, V. Q., & Sang, L. T. (2026). KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES ON FOOD SAFETY AMONG FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT OWNERS AT PHUOC LONG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CA MAU PROVINCE, 2025. Vietnam Journal of Community Medicine, 67(5). https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v67i5.5199

KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES ON FOOD SAFETY AMONG FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT OWNERS AT PHUOC LONG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CA MAU PROVINCE, 2025

Ly Thi Chon1, Ta Van Tram2, Tran Thanh Hai3, Vo Quang Loc4, Luu Thanh Sang5
1 Graduate student, Tra Vinh University
2 Tra Vinh University
3 Tien Giang Medical College
4 Duclinh Lab General Clinic
5 Tien Giang General Hospital

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Abstract

Objective: To describe the current status of knowledge and practices regarding food safety among food service business owners under the management of Phuoc Long regional Medical Center, Ca Mau province, in 2025.


Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among food service business owners in Phuoc Long commune, Ca Mau province, in 2025.


Results: The study results showed that 58.7% of food service business owners had correct knowledge about food safety, while only 29.3% had correct food safety practices. The study also found a statistically significant association between knowledge and practice (OR = 3.61; 95% CI: 2.19-5.96; p < 0.001), indicating that those with correct knowledge were more likely to have correct practices than those with incorrect knowledge.


Conclusion: The study indicates that compliance with food safety among food service business owners remains limited, particularly in food processing and storage practices. Knowledge plays an important role in improving food safety practices. Therefore, strengthening communication, training, and supervision is necessary to improve awareness and promote safe food practices in food service establishments.

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Keywords

Food safety, knowledge, practice, food service establishments, food hygiene.

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