Cultural Sensitivity: A Requirement When Developing Food Safety Interventions

Authors

Lillian Nabwiire, Iowa State UniversityFollow
Angela M. Shaw, Iowa State UniversityFollow
Gail R. Nonnecke, Iowa State UniversityFollow
David D. Minner, Iowa State UniversityFollow
Ellen Johnsen, Iowa State UniversityFollow
Louis E. Petersen Jr, University of the Virgin IslandsFollow

Volume

60

Issue

1

DOI

10.34068/joe.60.01.04

Abstract

Extension materials that are sensitive to changing demographics and culture increase relevance and compliance with food safety practices. Produce safety extension materials were developed for U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) produce growers to help with compliance with a new food safety rule. We developed employee training materials based on a needs assessment and behavioral change was evaluated six months after dissemination. The original materials were not seen as culturally appropriate but after modifications, improvements in food safety practices and behavior changes were observed. These results suggest that extension educators should seek feedback from target populations about potential interventions before implementation.

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Recommended Citation

Nabwiire, L., Shaw, A. M., Nonnecke, G. R., Minner, D. D., Johnsen, E., & Petersen, L. E. (2022). Cultural Sensitivity: A Requirement When Developing Food Safety Interventions. The Journal of Extension, 60(1), Article 4. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.60.01.04