Enteropathogenic Bacterial and Intestinal Parasitic Infections among Asymptomatic Food Handlers in Rangsit University Canteens, Central Thailand

Table 3

Personal hygiene among beverage and food handlers at RSU canteens ().

Personal hygiene practice	Yes (%)	No (%)
Correct handwashing method	64 (81.0)	15 (19.0)
Regular hand washing when preparing food	77 (97.5)	2 (2.5)
Use of soap when washing hands	76 (96.2)	3 (3.8)
Regular hand washing after visiting toilet	79 (100.0)	0 (0.0)
Fingernail trimming	63 (79.8)	16 (20.3)
Use of uniform/gown	76 (96.2)	3 (3.8)
Wearing cap	50 (63.3)	29 (36.7)
Food sanitation training	42 (53.2)	37 (46.8)
Having certificate of food sanitation training	28 (35.4)	51 (64.6)
Having certificate of food handlers	13 (16.5)	66 (83.5)
Frequency of medical checkup		31 (39.3)
Every 3-6 months	11 (13.9)
Every 6-12 months	35 (44.3)
Others	2 (2.5)