http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/9506 2018-07-23T08:35:06Z info:eu-repo/semantics/descriptiveMetadata http://oar.icrisat.org/9506/ Knowledge, attitude, and practices concerning presence of molds in foods among members of the general public in Malawi Matumba, L Monjerezi, M Kankwamba, H Njoroge, S M C Ndilowe, P Kabuli, H Kambewa, D Njapau, H Others This study assessed knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) of the public in Malawi on issues related to molds in foodstuffs. A survey involving structured questionnaire was conducted with 805 respondents from seven districts of Malawi. Descriptive statistics, t tests, and analyses of variance were calculated. A majority of respondents recognized that molds were dangerous to human health (88 %); however, about 50 % of respondents were not informed that mold toxins are thermally stable and that they are not destroyable by normal cooking processes. About 33 % of the respondents asserted that they buy moldy maize, while approximately 20 % of respondents reported that they consume moldy fruits having discarded moldy fraction. There were significant differences in knowledge scores among different demographic groups. Females had significantly (p < 0.05) lower knowledge scores on issues related to molds in foods. Additionally, the respondent’s location had a significant effect. However, respondent’s education had subtle effect on knowledge score and the overall population’s knowledge score was generally low (3.55 ± 1.32 score out of 9). Results of the study underline the need to raise public’s knowledge about health risks associated with spoilage molds in food and prevention and management options. Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2015-12 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://oar.icrisat.org/9506/1/Knowledge%20attitude%20aflatoxin.pdf Matumba, L and Monjerezi, M and Kankwamba, H and Njoroge, S M C and Ndilowe, P and Kabuli, H and Kambewa, D and Njapau, H (2015) Knowledge, attitude, and practices concerning presence of molds in foods among members of the general public in Malawi. Mycotoxin Research, 32 (1). pp. 27-32. ISSN 0178-7888 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12550-015-0237-3 10.1007/s12550-015-0237-3 info:eu-repo/semantics/objectFile info:eu-repo/semantics/humanStartPage