Research Article
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 (
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| 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) | |
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