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. 2014 Dec 3;3:45. doi: 10.1186/2049-9957-3-45

Table 3.

Knowledge, behavioural and hygiene practices of butchers in relation to cysticercosis at selected slaughter slabs

Factors Outcome (n = 10)
Boiling/treatment of drinking water: Yes 0
No 10 (100%)
Regular hand washing after toilet use: Yes 3 (30%)
No 7 (70%)
Regular hand washing after handling pork with: Soap 9 (90%)
Sanitizer 0
Water only 1 (10%)
Wearing of hand gloves and aprons at work: Yes 0
No 10 (100%)
Consumption of pork: Yes 10 (100%)
No 0
Roasting and eating pork while handling raw pork: Yes 4 (40%)
No 6 (60%)
Method of pork processing for consumption: Cooked 4 (40%)
Cooked and fried 2 (20%)
Roasted 4 (40%)
Knowledge on public health significance of Taenia solium: Yes 0
No 10 (100%)