Practice | Category | n | % |
---|---|---|---|
General practice | |||
Use different kitchenware for raw and cooked food or wash them thoroughly between use | 1292 | ||
Yes | 1036 | 80.2 | |
No | 171 | 13.2 | |
Sometimes | 85 | 6.6 | |
Ate food past its expiry date | 1323 | ||
Yes | 31 | 2.3 | |
No | 1261 | 95.4 | |
Not sure | 31 | 2.3 | |
Thaw frozen food at room temperature | 1301 | ||
Yes | 614 | 47.2 | |
No | 561 | 43.1 | |
Sometimes | 126 | 9.7 | |
Clean food preparation surfaces before use | 1300 | ||
Yes | 1198 | 92.2 | |
No | 16 | 1.2 | |
Sometimes | 86 | 6.6 | |
Wash fruits/vegetables before consumption | 1306 | ||
Yes | 1187 | 90.9 | |
No | 17 | 1.3 | |
Sometimes | 102 | 7.8 | |
Wash hands | Before eating | 1219 | 92.1 |
After eating | 1307 | 98.2 | |
Before cooking | 1122 | 90.1 | |
After cooking | 1185 | 95.0 | |
Before using the toilet | 710 | 55.0 | |
After using the toilet | 1299 | 98.4 | |
Practice during Hajj | |||
Carried food while performing Hajj rituals | Yes | 373 | 30.3 |
Raw fooda | 239 | 64.1 | |
Canned food | 119 | 31.9 | |
Cooked food | 32 | 8.6 | |
Stored cooked for > 2 h during Hajj | Yes | 277 | 21.0 |
In a fridge | 157 | 56.6 | |
At room temperature | 146 | 52.7 | |
Eaten cooked food stored at room temp for > 2 h | Yes | 231 | 17.4 |
Shared water/liquids with others | Yes | 218 | 16.3 |
From the same cup | 32 | 14.6 | |
From the same bottle | 186 | 85.4 | |
Shared food with others | Yes | 339 | 25.4 |
Using the same utensils | 30 | 4.0 | |
Using the same plate | 308 | 40.8 | |
Persons shared food and water with | |||
Family | 533 | 95.7 | |
Friends | 343 | 61.6 | |
Roommates/Hajj mission | 229 | 41,1 | |
Other Hajjis | 66 | 11.8 |