Population behavior in relation to food care during the COVID-19 pandemic

• Published in: Saúde e Pesquisa 2023-09, Vol.16 (3), p.1-18
• Main Authors: Souza, Nicole Lohana de, Silva, Eraldo Schunk, Silva, João Vitor de Oliveira, Bertolini, Dennis Armando, Mikcha, Jane Martha Graton, Campanerut-Sá, Paula Aline Zanetti
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 2176-9206; 2176-9206
• DOI: 10.17765/2176-9206.2023v16n3.e11445

This study during knowledge and behavior in food care and hygiene before and that of COVID-19 in Brazil. Participants were recruited through social networks for respondents on the sociodemographic aspects of the population's knowledge about coronavirus, social isolation and receiving information on hygiene of food and its packaging. A total of 1,061 participated in the survey, the majority being female (87%), aged up to 35 years (69.9%); 8.8% had or 2.8% had higher education; and 63.6% monthly income was up to 6% monthly. Regarding the hygiene of fruits and vegetables, 56.59% of the participants chose soap and water during the. As for cleaning packages received by delivery, 71% of patients choose to clean packages during the pandemic. In general, the pandemic can be considered in the care with food of COVID-19.