Table 2 Exploratory factor analysis of 20 items of attitude and practice toward food safety in Covid19 in Iranian population

I'm in good health and I'm unlikely to get Covid-19

.098

I believe that Covid-19 is a very serious disease

.403

If I do not follow the hygiene tips during shopping I will get covid-19

.762

If I do not follow the hygiene tips during cooking I will get covid-19

.761

By adherence to health protocols during shopping and cooking of foods, I can prevent transmission of Covid-19 to others

.673

from my perspective, COVID-19 is not related to foods

.582

from my perspective, disinfecting food packaging is futile

.586

It gives me a sense of tranquility and security by following health protocols related to food safety

.580

There is a possibility of catching covid-19 at any stage from shopping to preparation and cooking of food

.738

Even the thought of having Covid-19 scares me

.288

Do you clean your hands with soap before preparing and consumption of food?

.470

If you do food shopping, do you follow health protocols (gloves, masks, social distance) during food shopping?

.639

Do you use foods such as egg, chicken and fish in cooked form?

.622

Do you disinfect food packaging before opening?

.567

Do you cleaning food contact equipment and surfaces on a daily basis?

.569

Do you store raw and cooked foods separately?

.599

Is the cutting board of raw and cooked food separate?

.607

Do you reheat food leftovers before eating it?

.428

Do you use separate utensils for each person when serving food during Corona?

.471

If you do food shopping, do you avoid going to crowded shopping malls to groceries Shopping?

.632