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Asare, Solomon Ossom
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Determination of the Association between Background Characteristics of Slaughterhouse Workers and Their Personal Hygiene Knowledge on Meat Handling Tamala Asare, Solomon Ossom; Abiodun, Ogwa Oluwafunmike; Omanchi, Emmanuel Olofu; Yeboah, Genevieve Akpah; Maxwell, Laweh Addo
African Journal of Sciences and Traditional Medicine Vol 2 No 1 (2025): African Journal of Sciences and Traditional Medicine
Publisher : Darul Yasin Al Sys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ajstm.v2i1.5026

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According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, meat products, either in fresh or frozen conditions, very rapidly become highly susceptible to microbial contamination as soon as they are exposed. It is exactly this situation that makes the hygiene of meat processing very relevant, this make it reasonable that the determination of the association between background characteristics of slaughterhouse workers and their personal hygiene knowledge on meat handling as paramount. This current study, therefore, assessed butchers’ characteristic knowledge and perception of good hygiene as storage practices through a cattle slaughterhouse case analysis. Content validation was utilised to authenticate the questionnaire items, which were administered face-to-face to the respondents (i.e., the butchers). The questionnaire included questions. The results showed that the slaughterhouse workers were male (Freq. = 100%, n = 50), acquired formal education with Low Personal Hygiene Knowledge is about 61%, no formal education 16 % while those with High Personal Hygiene Knowledge for those with formal education is 16% and no formal education is 7% at n = 41), and were strongly (p < 0.0001) familiar with good hygiene knowledge practices. The educated butchers provided good examples that demonstrated knowledge and perception aspects of good hygiene within the age 20-30yrs. When compared to those at the age of 31yrs to 40yrs. Very conscious of their knowledge and perception of good hygiene characterization herein have to strive for continuous improvement in their slaughterhouse activities to assure beef quality and consumer safety.
Evaluating Microbial Quality of Drinking Water from Wells and Boreholes in Michika LGA and Its Impact on Community Health Umaru, Isaac John; Asare, Solomon Ossom; Olayeni, Abimbola Gbenga; Johnson, Joanna Afariba; Amofa, Gift
African Journal of Sciences and Traditional Medicine Vol 2 No 3 (2025): African Journal of Sciences and Traditional Medicine
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ajstm.v2i3.8029

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Access to safe drinking water remains a critical public health challenge in rural Nigeria, particularly in Michika Local Government Area (LGA) of Adamawa State, where communities depend on wells and boreholes for their daily water needs. This study evaluates the microbial quality of these groundwater sources and examines their impact on community health. Microbiological analyses revealed widespread contamination, with elevated levels of Escherichia coli, total and fecal coliforms, and high turbidity, especially in wells located in districts such as Zah, Moda, and Minkisi. Physicochemical parameters, including acidic pH and elevated temperatures, further exacerbated microbial proliferation. Environmental assessments identified key contamination sources—proximity to latrines and refuse dumps, open well structures, poor drainage, and unrestricted animal activity—which correlated strongly with high incidences of waterborne diseases, notably diarrhea, typhoid, and cholera, predominantly affecting children under five, pregnant women, and the elderly. In contrast, boreholes in Diaka and Michika Town demonstrated safer profiles due to better infrastructure and maintenance. The findings underscore the urgent need for integrated water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions, routine water quality monitoring, and community education to mitigate health risks and promote sustainable access to potable water in Michika LGA.
Co-Authors Abiodun, Ogwa Oluwafunmike Akafa, Tensaba Andes Ametefe, Mathias Mawuli Ametsi, Smile Kobina Amofa, Gift Ayi, Atsu Bobie, Shelter Agbeko Bulama, Ahmed Abdu Chukwudi, Emmanuel Eluu Dambazau, Zainab Bello Dennis, Adobeni Emmanuel Essien, Inemesit Samuel Gyasi, Prince Kwadwo Hassan, Okrah George Jack, Precious Chioma John, Omachi Blessing Johnson, Joanna Afariba Kingsly, Iseko Iyoko Konka, Dadaniel Konka, Daniel Maxwell, Laweh Addo Morgan, Akpan Usenobong O, Mosugu O. Oladele, Gloria Omonefe Olayemi, Abimbola Gbenga Olayeni, Abimbola Gbenga Omanchi, Emmanuel Omanchi, Emmanuel Olofu Oteng, Joseph Shehu, Amina Jummai Sirina, Bakari Genevieve Tahidu, Issifu Udoh, Mary Athanasius Umaru, Isaac John Umaru, Kerenhappuch Isaac Umogbai, Debora Akinola Yeboah, Genevieve Akpah