GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

ABSTRACT

This study was to assess the house files and food poisoning: a critical analysis of effective prevention and control. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The study was undertaken in Akwa Ibom State. The population of the study consisted of food technologies and biological scientists in Akwa Ibom State. Stratified sampling technique was used in selecting 150 respondents made up of food technologists and biological scientists in Akwa Ibom State. The instrument, titled "House Files and Food Poisoning Prevention and Control Questionnaire (HFFPPCQ)", was used for data collection. Face and content validation of the instrument was carried out to ensure that the instrument was recorded with accuracy, while the Cronbach Alpha technique was used to determine the level of reliability of the instrument. Interestingly, the reliability coefficient obtained was 0.86, which was high enough to justify the use of the instrument. The researchers subjected the data generated for the study to appropriate statistical techniques such as descriptive analysis and simple regression. The test for significance was done at a 0.05 alpha level. The study concluded that house flies have a major impact on food poisoning and human health, with food poisoning typically occurring after consuming contaminated food. Food poisoning can sometimes be caused by allergens. It is largely treatable if proper care is taken and therapy is given in a timely manner. However, when it is severe and lasts for an extended period of time, it can be life threatening. Despite taking precautions, practically everyone in the world gets food poisoning at least once in their live time. Food poisoning happens in both affluent and developing countries. Therefore, there may be a greater focus on food quality and safety globally. One of the recommendations made was that the government should increase public knowledge about the harmful effects of house flies and food poisoning on human health through health programs or seminars.

KEYWORDS: House Files, Food Poisoning, Prevention and Control