Assessment of Sanitary Conditions of Public Food and Drinking Establishments in Yeka Sub-City, Addis Ababa
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2021-07
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Addis Abeba University
Abstract
Background: Food prepared in large quantities are liable to contamination & to the rise of food-borne
diseases. Currently eating & drinking in mass catering establishments is likely to be common.
Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the sanitary practice of public food and drinking
establishments and determine associated factors in Yeka Sub-City Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out between July 2020 and Oct 2020. 409 participants
(food and drinking establishments) with a 100% response rate were included for this study. Trained
sanitarians collected data using structured, pre-tested questionnaires & observation checklists. Data was
entered using Epi-data and data analysis was done using SPSS (version 25). Bivariable and Multivariable
logistic regression analyses were conducted to determine associations between pertinent variables. Pvalue
<0.05
were
considered
to
indicate
a
significant
statistical
association.
Results: The study showed 48.2% of food and drinking establishments were under improper sanitary
conditions. Training of managers on food hygiene was strongly associated with the overall sanitary
practice by (AOR=2.39, 95% CI: 1.353-4.2468), using the standard 3-compartment dish/glass washing
basin were significantly associated by (AOR=4.75. 95% CI: 2.687-8.400) respectively, with the overall
sanitary practice of food establishments.
Conclusion: Improper sanitary practice was observed in a large proportion of food establishments. The
absence of trained managers was a significant factor associated with the proper sanitary practice of food
establishments. Regulatory bodies should conduct regular inspections of the establishments to promote
and ensure proper hygiene and sanitation practices.
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Sanitary condition, food establishment, sanitation practice, Ethiopia