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Emmanuel Olofu Omanchi
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Determination of the Association between Background Characteristics of Slaughterhouse Workers and Their Personal Hygiene Knowledge on Meat Handling Tamala Solomon Ossom Asare; Ogwa Oluwafunmike Abiodun; Emmanuel Olofu Omanchi; Genevieve Akpah Yeboah; Laweh Addo Maxwell
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.
Evaluation of Common Beliefs and Practices of the Slaughterhouse Butchers Tamale Metropolis Ghana Solomon Ossom Asare; Emmanuel Olofu Omanchi; Amina Jummai Shehu; Issifu Tahidu; Dadaniel Konka
African Journal of Clinical Medicine and Pharmacy Research Vol 2 No 2 (2025): African Journal of Clinical Medicine and Pharmacy Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ajcmpr.v2i2.5022

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Meat quality and butcher’s awareness plays a key role in production of hygienic meat and preserving the public health. A structured questionnaire was developed and a total of 150 butcher were surveyed in the pilot study. The aim was to evaluation the common beliefs and practices of the slaughterhouse butchers. The survey revealed that 54.5% of the butchers a family business and does not require any formal training and has No need for registration to work as a butcher. And about 62.6 % Use local implements in the slaughter of animal. With about 58.8 % has the knowledge of protective materials during operation, however, 53.8% practice skinning of animals with local knife and bare hands. Based on the results obtained in the study, it is concluded that most of the butchers required education and awareness training about hygienic meat production, threatful meat borne diseases, sanitary conditions and hygienic slaughter techniques in the butcher shops to safe guard the health of themselves and meat consumers.
Evaluating Public Awareness of Environmental Management Strategies for Malaria Control and Prevention: A Case Study of Michika Local Government Area Isaac John Umaru; Solomon O. Asare; Tyem Lawal Danjuma; Usenobong Morgan Akpan; Ingwu Joseph Akem; Emmanuel Olofu Omanchi; Julius Ishaya Salman; Kwabena Owusu Amoah; Maryam Usman Ahmed; Hauwa A. Umaru
African Journal of Clinical Medicine and Pharmacy Research Vol 3 No 2 (2026): African Journal of Clinical Medicine and Pharmacy Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ajcmpr.v3i2.9305

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This study investigated malaria awareness, environmental risk factors, and preventive practices among adult residents of Michika Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Nigeria. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining structured questionnaires, key informant interviews, and field observations to generate comprehensive data. Using a multistage sampling technique, 300 adult participants were selected across five wards to ensure representative coverage. The questionnaire was pre-tested for clarity and reliability, yielding a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.78. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were examined through thematic analysis. The findings revealed high levels of malaria awareness, with more than 90% of respondents identifying mosquito bites as the primary mode of transmission; however, misconceptions such as attributing malaria to dirty water and contaminated food persisted. Environmental risk factors were widely recognized, particularly stagnant water, poor drainage, and open waste disposal, and field observations confirmed the presence of these conditions, especially in Michika I, which recorded the highest prevalence of stagnant water (88%) and blocked drainage (75%). Preventive practices varied across respondents, with mosquito net use emerging as the most common measure, reaching up to 80% in Michika I, whereas participation in community sanitation remained moderate. Perceptions of institutional responses were mixed, as only 50% of respondents in Michika I believed that government efforts to control malaria were adequate. These findings indicate that, despite strong individual awareness and relatively positive preventive behavior, persistent environmental challenges, limited community engagement, inadequate funding, poor infrastructure, and low participation continue to constrain malaria control efforts. The study underscores the need for integrated strategies that combine public education, environmental remediation, and multi-sectoral collaboration, and it provides an empirical basis for targeted policy interventions and future research on sustainable malaria control in Michika and comparable settings.
Co-Authors Amina Jummai Shehu Dadaniel Konka Genevieve Akpah Yeboah Hauwa A. Umaru Ingwu Joseph Akem Isaac John Umaru Issifu Tahidu Julius Ishaya Salman Kwabena Owusu Amoah Laweh Addo Maxwell Maryam Usman Ahmed Ogwa Oluwafunmike Abiodun Solomon O. Asare Solomon Ossom Asare Tyem Lawal Danjuma Usenobong Morgan Akpan