Food safety behavioural changes among the population in Sub-Saharan Africa during the COVID-19 first wave

Assessment of food hygiene and safety knowledge, attitude, and practices of fruit and vegetable vendors in the Ho central market, Ghana

“…Public awareness campaigns on food hygiene and safety are standard practices in local markets in Ghana. Food hygiene and safety awareness programs were increased during the COVID-19 pandemic to minimize the impact of foodborne illnesses [ [33] , [34] , [35] ] and in local markets in Ghana [ [36] , [37] , [38] ]. The high knowledge of foodborne illnesses transmission in this study can be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic awareness creation.…”

Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Agri-Food Systems in West Africa

“…Indeed, most of the scientific literature addresses the impacts of the pandemic on food consumption patterns, diets and food security (especially access to food) in West Africa. [111]; Madzorera et al [112]; Mertens and Peñalvo [113]; Mueller et al [66]; Nkrumah et al [116]; Obayelu et al [117]; Odebunmi et al [67]; Ogunji et al [118]; Okonkwo et al [119]; Omidiji et al [69]; Omotayo et al [70]; Onyenweaku et al [71]; Onyenweaku et al [72]; Ouoba and Sawadogo [73]; Rudin-Rush et al [75]; Saah et al [120]; Tchuenchieu Kamgain et al [76]; Traoré et al [77]; Vall et al [122]; Wang et al [124];…”

“…There were reductions in risky health-related lifestyles (alcohol intake, sharing of personal items, and consumption of junk foods) while improvements were observed in healthy lifestyles such as regular physical exercise and increased consumption of fruits and vegetables". Meanwhile, the population started to pay more attention to the safety of agri-food products [76,125]. Tchuenchieu Kamgain et al [76] stated that "The awareness of the pandemic led to a reduction in street foods consumption, a rise in the preference for cooked foods, and a greater awareness of hygiene during food preparation and washing of fruits and vegetables before eating" in Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.…”

“…Meanwhile, the population started to pay more attention to the safety of agri-food products [76,125]. Tchuenchieu Kamgain et al [76] stated that "The awareness of the pandemic led to a reduction in street foods consumption, a rise in the preference for cooked foods, and a greater awareness of hygiene during food preparation and washing of fruits and vegetables before eating" in Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.…”

Food hygiene knowledge and behaviour among domestic food handlers during COVID 19 pandemic in Bangladesh

“…As of February 2023, 2.037 million confirmed cases had been identified, with 29,445 deaths recorded in Bangladesh ( DGHS, 2023 ). The crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic has indicated the importance of food safety worldwide ( Kamgain et al, 2022 ). Experts have introduced various food safety strategies and personal hygiene practices to minimise the pandemic spread ( Olaimat et al, 2020 ).…”