Table 3.
Attitudes of oncology nurses on food safety and hygiene (n = 134).
| Item | Description | Correct (%) | Incorrect (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | Raw foods should be kept separated from cooked foods | 127 (95.0) | 7 (5.0) |
| 5.2 | Defrosted food should not be refrozen | 119 (89.0) | 15 (11.0) |
| 5.3 | It is necessary to check the refrigerator/freezer operating conditions periodically to reduce the risk of food spoilage | 132 (98.0) | 2 (2.0) |
| 5.4 | The risk of food contamination will reduce if we wear personal protective equipment before handling food | 129 (96.0) | 5 (4.0) |
| 5.5 | Improper storage of foods may cause health hazard to consumers | 131 (98.0) | 3 (2.0) |
| 5.6 | Hand washing at critical times contributes to food safety and hygiene | 132 (98.0) | 2 (2.0) |
| 5.7 | Nurses with respiratory/diarrhea diseases should be excluded from food handling until full recovery | 123 (92.0) | 11 (8.0) |
| 5.8 | Food-service staff with abrasions or cuts on hands should not touch unwrapped food | 121 (90.0) | 13 (10.0) |
| Attitude score | Mean ± SD | Min-Max | |
| 95 ± 10 | 50–100 | ||