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

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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. Este estudo analisou o conhecimento e comportamento em relação aos cuidados e higiene alimentar antes e durante a pandemia da COVID-19 no Brasil. Os participantes foram recrutados pelas redes sociais para responder um questionário sobre aspectos sociodemográficos, conhecimento da população sobre coronavírus, isolamento social e recebimento de informações sobre higienização de alimentos e suas embalagens. Participaram da pesquisa 1.061 indivíduos, sendo a maioria do sexo feminino (87%), com até 35 anos (69,9%); 82,8% tinham ou estavam a concluir o ensino superior; e a renda mensal de 63,2% era de até 6 salários mínimos. Sobre a higiene de frutas e hortaliças, 56,59% dos participantes passaram a usar água e sabão durante a pandemia. Quanto a limpeza das embalagens dos alimentos recebidos por delivery, 71,85% dos participantes passaram a limpar as embalagens durante a pandemia. De forma geral, pode-se observar modificações significativas nos cuidados com os alimentos durante a pandemia da COVID-19.

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