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Structural equation modelling of food safety knowledge, attitude and practices among consumers in Malaysia

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  • Jan Mei Soon
  • Ikarastika Rahayu Abdul Wahab
  • Ruhil Hayati Hamdan
  • Mohd Hafiz Jamaludin

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Factors contributing to foodborne illnesses in Malaysia were identified as insanitary food handling procedures and lack of hygiene in food preparation area. Food safety at home is a critical point as consumers represent the final step in food preparation and prevention of foodborne diseases. This study aims to investigate the food safety knowledge, attitude and self-reported practices among consumers in Malaysia. An online survey was conducted, and data were analysed using descriptive statistics and exploratory factor analysis. A model linking food safety knowledge and attitude and their direct effects on practices were confirmed using structural equation modelling (SEM). The proposed model fulfilled the goodness of fit indices and is deemed acceptable. Respondents demonstrate good level of food safety knowledge and positive attitudes and self-reported practices. Food safety knowledge has a negative and insignificant relationship with food safety practices (β1 = -0.284, p>0.05) while attitude significantly affects food safety practices (β1 = 0.534, p

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  • Jan Mei Soon & Ikarastika Rahayu Abdul Wahab & Ruhil Hayati Hamdan & Mohd Hafiz Jamaludin, 2020. "Structural equation modelling of food safety knowledge, attitude and practices among consumers in Malaysia," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 15(7), pages 1-12, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0235870
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0235870
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