Table 1.
The hygiene practice of food handlers working at East and West Gojjam prison from March 12–April 09, 2017.
| Characteristics | No | % |
|---|---|---|
| Handwashing after toilet | ||
| Yes | 272 | 79.1 |
| No | 72 | 20.9 |
| Using water only | 46 | 16.9 |
| Using soap | 226 | 83.1 |
| Handwashing before having contact with food | ||
| Yes | 342 | 99.4 |
| No | 2 | 0 .6 |
| Using water | 133 | 38.9 |
| Using soap | 209 | 61.1 |
| Medical checkup | ||
| Yes | 122 | 35.5 |
| No | 222 | 64.5 |
| Fingernail status | ||
| Trimmed | 148 | 43.0 |
| Semitrimmed | 112 | 32.6 |
| Not trimmed | 84 | 24.4 |
| Wearing jewelry | ||
| Yes | 71 | 20.6 |
| No | 273 | 79.4 |
| Wearing gown | ||
| Yes | 119 | 34.6 |
| No | 225 | 65.4 |
| Wearing head cap | ||
| Yes | 25 | 7.3 |
| No | 319 | 92.7 |