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The role of training in building awareness about formalin abuse: evidence from Bangladesh

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  • Golam Mohammad Shamusul Kabir
  • Kazi Tanvir Mahmud
  • Aniqa Hassan
  • David Hilton
  • Sheikh Monirul Islam

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Purpose - This paper aims to assess the impact of the training program on fish traders in building awareness about formalin abuse in food items. Design/methodology/approach - Primary data was collected from the fish traders in Bangladesh by using simple random sampling technique. Binary logistic regression was used to assess the opinions of the fish traders about training in building awareness of formalin abuse. Findings - This study showed that the training of the fish traders played a positive role in improving their awareness level of formalin abuse. Practical implications - Enhancement of both training and educational support could be an effective strategy in preventing formalin abuse in food. Originality/value - This study helps in assessing the opinions of the fish traders about the effectiveness of the training programs in building awareness of formalin abuse.

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  • Golam Mohammad Shamusul Kabir & Kazi Tanvir Mahmud & Aniqa Hassan & David Hilton & Sheikh Monirul Islam, 2018. "The role of training in building awareness about formalin abuse: evidence from Bangladesh," International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 11(1), pages 96-108, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:imefmp:imefm-08-2017-0198
    DOI: 10.1108/IMEFM-08-2017-0198
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