Table 7.
Behaviours and attitudes that pose risks to respondents when travel outside Ireland
| Questions | n | Category | Participants (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Did you ever fall sick due to food poisoning while on holiday/abroad? If yes, which food caused the food infection? | 1531 | I never had food poisoning while abroad | 912 | 59.6 |
| Chicken/eggs | 136 | 8.9 | ||
| Other meats | 144 | 9.4 | ||
| Fruits or vegetables | 41 | 2.7 | ||
| I can’t remember | 298 | 19.5 | ||
| 2. How do you dine while on holiday/abroad? | 1553 | I love street food | 68 | 4.4 |
| I prefer buying groceries and self-cooking | 138 | 8.9 | ||
| I prefer to eat out most of the time | 1071 | 69.0 | ||
| I eat outside a few times | 276 | 17.8 | ||
| 3. How much do you care about food safety while you are in abroad? | 1539 | I like to live free and bother less about food safety | 79 | 5.1 |
| I trust food business such as street food venders, hotels restaurants always prepare/cook safe foods | 596 | 38.7 | ||
| I am very concerned about how my food is processed | 516 | 33.5 | ||
| I trust the official food regulations of the country | 348 | 22.6 |