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Food Safety Awareness and Hygiene Practices among Adolescent Girls in Cuttack, Odisha

Author(s) Ms. Soumya Subhadarshini A, Ms. Ipsita Biswal
Country India
Abstract Food hygiene is a fundamental component of overall health, especially during adolescence—a critical period marked by rapid physical growth, hormonal changes, and increasing independence in daily activities, including food selection and preparation. Adolescent girls, in particular, face unique nutritional and health challenges that heighten their vulnerability to foodborne illnesses. Poor hygiene practices during this stage can negatively influence physical development, cognitive function, academic performance, and long-term health outcomes. Recognizing the rising concern of foodborne diseases and the growing autonomy of adolescents in food-related tasks, this study was undertaken to assess food hygiene practices among adolescent girls in Cuttack, Odisha, and to explore the factors influencing these behaviors. A cross-sectional and descriptive research design was employed to gather a comprehensive understanding of food safety awareness and hygiene practices among girls aged 13 to 18 years. The study was conducted in two prominent areas of Cuttack—Cuttack Chandi and Buxi Bazar. From each area, 25 respondents were selected using purposive random sampling, resulting in a total sample size of 50 adolescent girls. Data collection was carried out through a structured questionnaire that included items on demographic information, personal hygiene practices, food handling behavior, consumption patterns, and awareness regarding foodborne risks. The collected data were analyzed using suitable statistical techniques such as mean, median, mode, and percentage distribution to interpret trends and relationships among different variables. The detailed analysis helped in identifying not only the existing levels of food hygiene practices but also the factors influencing them, such as educational background, family environment, availability of resources, and personal awareness. The findings of the study contribute valuable insights into the current status of food hygiene behaviors among adolescent girls in an urban setting like Cuttack. These insights are essential for designing targeted health education programs, creating awareness strategies, and implementing school- and community-level interventions aimed at promoting safe food-handling practices. Strengthening food hygiene knowledge among adolescent girls can have long-term health benefits, both for themselves and for the families and communities they influence, ultimately contributing to the reduction of foodborne illnesses and the promotion of public health.
Keywords Hygiene, Public health, Awareness, Current status, educational background
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Published In Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-13
DOI https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2025.v06i06.2368
Short DOI https://doi.org/hbf949
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