A systematic review and meta-analysis of household food safety and hygiene practices and their determinants in Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Food safety is vital for public health in Africa, where foodborne diseases pose significant risks. Despite the importance of proper food handling, comprehensive data on household food safety practices across the continent is scarce. Various socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental factors may influence these practices, but their interplay is still unclear.

Aim

This systematic review and meta-analysis sought to synthesize evidence on household food safety practices in Africa, with a focus on identifying the determinant factors influencing these behaviors.

Methods

Literature searches were conducted using PubMed, Embase, African Journals Online, and ScienceDirect, along with Google Scholar and citations from other studies. Keywords and medical subject-headin

SUBMITTER: Soboksa NE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12648862 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature