Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Students of Chabahar University of Maritime and Marine Sciences in the Field of Food Poisoning

Food poisoning is the most common and important form of the food-borne disease caused by consuming contaminated food. The present study was conducted with the aim of determining the knowledge, attitude and practice of students of Chabahar University of Maritime and Marine Sciences in the field of food poisoning.

The current study was a cross-sectional descriptive study that was conducted in 2022. The research population was all students studying at Chabahar University of Maritime and Marine Sciences. The sample size of 150 people was calculated. The tool of data collection was the questionnaire of knowledge, attitude and practice of students in the field of food poisoning, whose reliability and validity were confirmed.

The mean and standard deviation of students' knowledge, attitude and performance scores were 20.33±3.09, 43.14±5.11 and 13.04±5.64, respectively. The mean knowledge score in 61% of students was estimated at a good level. The mean attitude score in 64% of students was at the moderate level, and practice was reported to be poor in 58%. A statistically significant relationship was observed between knowledge and level of education and practice with a history of poisoning in students (P<0.05).

Despite the high level of knowledge and a moderate level of attitude in students, their practice was at a poor level. Considering the sensitive job of naval students in the future who spend a long time on the ship, it is suggested to hold training workshops with the aim of improving their practice in the field of food poisoning.