Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Towards Safety and Health Risks Among Food Manufacturing Workers in Malaysia
- Author:
Nur Shahida Murad
1
;
Nor Ashikin Sopian
1
;
Nurud Suria Suhaimi
1
;
Indah Lutfiya
2
;
Wan Zaiton Wan Sulaiman
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Knowledge; Attitude; Practice; Safety and Health Risks; Food Manufacturing
- From: International Journal of Public Health Research 2026;16(1):2457-2467
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- Abstract: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Towards Safety ; Health Risks ; Food Manufacturing:Introduction Food manufacturing in Malaysia exposes workers to numerous potential hazards and health risks throughout the work process. This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) towards safety and health risks among food manufacturing workers and to examine the relationship between these domains. Methods A cross-sectional study was performed involving 80 workers from three food manufacturing factories in Negeri Sembilan. KAP was assessed through a validated questionnaire adapted from a previous study. Results All workers (100%) demonstrated a positive attitude, 98.7% show good practice, and 93.8% exhibit a good level of knowledge towards safety and health risks. The correlation study showed significant positive correlations between gender and attitude, and between education level and attitude, indicating that these sociodemographic factors influence safety attitudes. Work experience is significantly associated with knowledge, suggesting that work experience enhances knowledge. The study also reveals weak positive correlations among knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding safety and health risk, but a significant correlation is observed between knowledge and practice. Conclusions These findings suggest that fostering practical knowledge is essential for ensuring safe work behaviors. Prioritizing hands-on safety training can help bridge the gap between theoretical attitude and daily operational safety, ultimately reducing occupational health risks among food manufacturing workers.
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