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Abstract: Food safety refers to ensuring that food does not cause harm when prepared and consumed as intended. It remains a major public health concern in both developed and developing countries, as food contamination continues to pose significant health and economic burdens. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) related to food safety among 185 nursing students at TMSS Nursing College, Bogura, Bangladesh. The majority of respondents were female (81.6%), aged 22 (48.6%), from rural areas (36.2%), and low-income families (51.4% earning 16,000–17,000 BDT monthly). While 75% of the students displayed positive attitudes toward food safety and reported good practices such as consuming family-cooked meals (38.9%), over half demonstrated poor knowledge of proper food. Family influences a prominent role in shaping food safety behavior. Although the results are consistent with national findings, where food safety knowledge adequacy stands at 47%, the study highlights an urgent need for curriculum reforms to incorporate structured food safety education. It recommends targeted policies, community outreach programs, and empowerment of nursing students to become effective advocates for food safety in resource-limited settings.
Keywords: Food safety, food hygiene, knowledge, attitudes, practice, nursing student
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