Abstract In order to identify training needs in food handling, the present study evaluates the theoretical knowledge, practical knowledge and attitudes of 221 food handlers working in fishing industries in Mar del Plata, Argentina. A written questionnaire of 45 questions was designed to collect the data on the demographic characteristics of the respondents, food contamination and bacterial growth, high-risk foods, type of hazards, personal hygiene practices, cleaning and disinfection and attitudes towards training on food safety. The results show that the food handlers have acceptable level for theoretical knowledge, practical knowledge and attitudes, with average score of 6.08 ± 2.69 (from a range of 0–10), 16.05 ± 2.19 (from a range of 0–20) and 7.28 ± 2.31 (from a range of 0–10), respectively. However, some unawareness was observed regarding to the term cross-contamination, the range of temperature that favors bacterial growth, the recognition of biological hazards, the proper duration of hand-washing and the necessary supplies in a washbasin. The majority of the participants showed a positive attitude towards the importance of training in hygiene practices. The theoretical knowledge level of the respondents showed a significant association with the level of education, the amount of training in food handling and the attitudes. The results reinforce the importance of continuing the training of food handlers by the use of teaching methodologies adapted to their level of education.

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阿根廷马德普拉塔渔业工人的食品安全知识、做法和态度

摘要 为了确定食品处理方面的培训需求，本研究评估了阿根廷马德普拉塔渔业部门 221 名食品处理人员的理论知识、实践知识和态度。一份包含 45 个问题的书面问卷旨在收集有关受访者的人口特征、食品污染和细菌生长、高风险食品、危害类型、个人卫生习惯、清洁和消毒以及对食品安全培训的态度等数据。结果表明，食品从业人员在理论知识、实践知识和态度方面均具有可接受的水平，平均得分为 6.08±2.69（0-10 分）、16.05±2.19（0-20 分）和 7.28分别为 ± 2.31（从 0-10 的范围内）。然而，人们对交叉污染一词、有利于细菌生长的温度范围、生物危害的识别、正确的洗手时间以及洗脸盆中的必要用品等方面存在一些不了解。大多数参与者对卫生习惯培训的重要性表现出积极的态度。受访者的理论知识水平与教育水平、食品处理培训量和态度显着相关。结果强调了通过使用适合其教育水平的教学方法来继续培训食品处理人员的重要性。正确的洗手时间和洗脸盆中的必要用品。大多数参与者对卫生习惯培训的重要性表现出积极的态度。受访者的理论知识水平与教育水平、食品处理培训量和态度显着相关。结果强调了通过使用适合其教育水平的教学方法来继续培训食品处理人员的重要性。正确的洗手时间和洗脸盆中的必要用品。大多数参与者对卫生习惯培训的重要性表现出积极的态度。受访者的理论知识水平与教育水平、食品处理培训量和态度显着相关。结果强调了通过使用适合其教育水平的教学方法来继续培训食品处理人员的重要性。