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Knowledge, Attitude and Preventive Practice of Leptospirosis among Food Handlers in Kajang, Selangor

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Author	Sakinah, Siti Nor Jamaludin, Tg Zetty Maztura Tg Samsudin, Suhailah Abdullah, Munirah N. Noramira, Nozmi Daud, Aziah Mohd, Wan Shafei, Mohd Nazri Sukeri, Surianti Hamat, Rukman Awang Idris, Zawaha Wahab, Zainudin Abdul Idris, Norazlin Mansor, Wan Osman, Malina
Copyright Year	2018
Abstract	Leptospirosis is one of the most widespread zoonotic diseases that put the public at risk. Lack of awareness about this disease is one of the reasons leptospirosis cases have been increasing over the years. This study aimed to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) level among food handlers in Kajang (Selangor, Malaysia). A cross-sectional study was conducted among 112 food handlers in Kajang. Data regarding sex, age, ethnicity, education level, household income, nationality and risky activities were collected. A KAP survey concerning leptospirosis using a modified questionnaire was also carried out. The questionnaire, which was printed in the Malay language, consisted of 5 sections and 44 items. Validity and reliability tests of the questionnaire were carried out using Cronbach’s alpha (0.711). The results showed that most respondents have poor knowledge (88.4%), whereas 87.5 and 57.1% have unacceptable attitude and unsatisfactory practice, respectively. Conclusions: Evidence from this study suggests that comprehensive health education should be conducted among food handlers regarding leptospirosis and its prevention since most of them scored poorly in knowledge and had unacceptable attitude and practice.
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Language	English
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Resource Type	Article

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