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Abstract: Excessed levels of borax in food can cause a lot of health effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and skin irritation. Moreover, borax can affect many body organs including stomach, bowels, liver, kidney, and brain, and may even lead to death. Borax was detected in various types of meat products in previous studies. Objective is to determine the borax in samples of sausage products sold in Bangkok. Method have Borax contamination in samples of sausage products were determined by using Borax test kit produced by Pharmacy Organization Thailand. The result is from 29 sausage samples which consisted of 13 samples of chicken sausage, 3 samples of pork mixed chicken sausage, 2 samples of meat sausage, 7 samples of mixed meat sausage and 4 samples of pork sausage. Borax was detected in 6 samples of chicken sausage, 1 sample of pork mixed chicken sausage, 1 sample of meat sausage, 4 samples of mixed meat sausage, and 3 samples of pork sausage, in total, borax were detected in  18 samples (62.07%). And conclusion is Borax was detected in sausage products sold for consumers 62.07% of total samples studied.

Keywords: Borax, sausage, food safety.

Title: Determination of Borax in Sausage Sold in Bangkok, Thailand.

Author: Pongzess Pupongbunyarit, Wongwaris Niyomthamakij, Paphada Putchakarn, Supassara Peeyananjarassri, Paticha Kosonboon, Korbhon Thanapongsathon, Piriya Shiwaruangrote, Pichamon Onkaew

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Vol. 10, Issue 1, April 2022 - September 2022

Page No: 258-262

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Published Date: 02-September-2022

Abstract: Total fertilization failure (TFF) happens in 1–3% of total intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles and may reoccur in sequent cycles. Regardless the high success rate with the applying of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) , there's still a little  number of couples who cannot get fertilized eggs after using ICSI . Six couples experiencing recurrent TFF or low fertilization rate (<10%) afterICSI were recorded in this study. Compared with the regularICSI group and the conventional ICSI-AOA group, the new AOA method using calcium ionophore, can seriously increase the fertilization rate from less than 10% up to approximately 50% in most cases. The normal distribution ofsperm-related oocyte activation factor phospholipase C zeta (PLCz1) in the sperms ofthe cases indicated the absence of an aberrant Ca signaling activation.

AOA method using calcium (Calcium ionophore A23187)was able to effectivelyimprove the fertilization rate in the majority of patients suffering from TFF. This AOAmethod had a potential therapeutic effect on those couples experiencing TFF, even after intracytoplasmic sperm injection(ICSI), which may overcome the severe fertilization deficiencies in patients with a repeated low fertilization or TFF.

Keywords: total fertilization failure, Calcium ionophore A23187, fertilization, assisted oocyte activation.

Title: Assisted Oocyte Activation Method (Ca ACTIVATION) Improves Fertilization in Patients with Recurrent Fertilization Failure

Author: Ayman S. El-Dorghamy, Bahgat A. El-Fiky, Mohammed H. Sayed Ahmad

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Vol. 10, Issue 1, April 2022 - September 2022

Page No: 251-257

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Published Date: 30-August-2022

Abstract: Background: Currently Nitrate is a food preservative that is used in processed meat products for longer shelf life, and causes desirable color and odor of the products.

Objectives: The objective of this study is to investigate the contamination of Nitrate that exceeds standards in the western processed meat products from convenient stores and supermarkets.

Methods: The study collected 17 western processed meat product samples in June 2022 from convenient stores and supermarkets in Bangkok, Thailand and investigated the contamination of Nitrate with GT-Nitrate test kit.

Results: There was 17.65% of the samples which was not met the Nitrate exceeded standard value according to the regulations on the usage of food additives, the Notification of Ministry of Public Health number 389 in B.E. 2561 (2018), Re; food additives (number 5) determine to use Nitrate exceed than 500 mg. per kg. The 2 samples of ham products (50%) had the highest amount of Nitrate contamination that did not meet the standards also, followed by 1 sample of sausage product (16.67%). In addition, the bacon and bologna products were not found to have Nitrate contamination that exceeded standard value.

Conclusions: This study showed that we found a few of western processed meat products in convenient stores and supermarkets which were contaminated with Nitrate, it demonstrated that there is still used Nitrate by over the standard generally.

Keywords: Nitrate, Nitrite, western processed meat products.

Title: A Case study: Nitrate in Processed Meat Products sold in Convenient Stores and Supermarkets in Bangkok, Thailand

Author: Pawanrat Dechbamrung, Nattapat Withayamongkol, Pinyada Ngamcherdchoosit, Waralee Tingpattana, Warintorn Yodcharoen, Patitta Promliponkul, Suppanuch Nuchprayoon

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Vol. 10, Issue 1, April 2022 - September 2022

Page No: 246-250

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Published Date: 27-August-2022

Abstract: Background: Borax was used in a variety of processed food products. Excessive levels of Borax in food can cause a lot of health effects. Processed foods have been become popular due to social factors and lifestyle changes.

Objective: To determine the Borax in samples of meatball products sold to consumers.

Method: Borax contamination in samples of sausage products were determined by using Borax test kit produced by Pharmacy Organization Thailand.

Result: Out of 43 meatball samples, consisting of chicken, fish, meat, mixed, pork and shrimp, Borax was detected in 26 samples, representing 60.47%, the highest percentage of the first 3 samples of 10 fish ball samples, Borax was detected in 7 samples, representing 70%, followed by 75% of the 8 meatball samples, and 75% of the 6 samples found Borax and a total of 16 pork ball samples found borax in 10 samples, representing 62.50%.Conclusion: Borax was detected in meatball products sold to consumers 62.50% of total samples studied.

Keywords: food safety, Borax, meatball.

Title: Investigation of Borax in Meatball Products Sold in Bangkok, Thailand

Author: Natchaya Aiadkaeo, Thunyathon Rianglaem, Pitithas Lila, Sukrita Pin-ngam, Napasadol Saeyang, Sasirat Jongrattanamongkon, Panisara Kunchanaroj, Kantichakorn Kasikitkonkun

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Vol. 10, Issue 1, April 2022 - September 2022

Page No: 242-245

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Published Date: 26-August-2022

Abstract: Different Covid-19 vaccine have been developed following the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic.  The aim of the study was to determine the preference of different types of covid vaccine brands among 2^nd Year Medical students of BCCM (Bicol Christian College of Medicine). 68 Participants (71.58%) preferred Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, 66 Participants’ (69.48%) preferred, 53 Participants (55.79%) preferred Sivnovac, 51 Participants (57.89%) preferred Sputnik, 49 Participants (51.57%) preferred Moderna while 48 Participants (50.52%) preferred Johnson and Johnson. This showed that all vaccines analyzed in this survey have gained acceptance and preference above 50%. This showed the level of awareness and acceptance of these and how it influenced the choices of these medical students and inferences can be made to a study on preference done in Australia (Borriello et.al, 2020).

Keywords: Covid-19 vaccine, Covid-19 pandemic. 

Title: Preference of different Covid-19 vaccine brands among 2nd Year Medical students of Bicol Christian College of Medicine in Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines

Author: Olayemi Achiever Olaoluwa Temitope, Mohammed, Bilal Shakeel, Mohammed Nayyan, Vegda, Sahil Dalpatbhai, Shabeeh, Zehra, Virayach, Manish Radheshyam, Leelar, Siddharth Ratan, Mattaparthi, Viddhyasagar, Mohammad, Wasim, Sonali, Regoti, Manisha, Thakkar, Harshkumar Shankarbhai, Dr. Jean C. Vitualla

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Vol. 10, Issue 1, April 2022 - September 2022

Page No: 233-241

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Published Date: 26-August-2022

Abstract: This review aimed to demonstrate recent research on the relationship between sleep disturbance and Alzheimer's disease (AD) due to sleep disturbance being determined as a specific modifiable risk factor for AD, but the mechanism is not well comprehended yet. The two main etiologies of AD are an accumulation of amyloid-ß (Aß) and tau protein in the brain. Several studies indicate a strong association between poor sleep and an increase of Aß in cerebrospinal fluid and plasma, signifying that sleep disturbance plays a crucial role in AD onset. Therefore, knowing this relation can help prevent AD through sleep disturbance monitoring and management.

Keywords: potential intervention, Alzheimer's disease (AD), sleep disturbance monitoring.

Title: Mini-Review: A potential intervention of Alzheimer disease prevention based on a sleep disturbance monitoring

Author: Yeajin Choi

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Vol. 10, Issue 1, April 2022 - September 2022

Page No: 230-232

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Published Date: 26-August-2022

Abstract: Background: From the COVID-19 pandemic, there were millions of people who passed away, an unidentified number of people who had been infected had to live their lives with a post COVID-19 syndrome. Keeping hygiene practice continuously could prevent infectious disease.

Objective: To assess hygiene knowledge and pathogen spreading prevention practice and to study factors that affect Hygiene and Pathogen spreading prevention practice.

Methods: This study is predictive correlation research to study the factors that affecting hygiene behavior and pathogen spreading prevention.

Results: 478 samples in this study, 84.3% of respondents were female. Majority of respondents studied in Grade 12 (n=256, 53.6%) and most respondents studied in the Math-Science program (n=334, 69.9%). Majority of respondents’ parents worked as an employee (m=209, 43.7%). The biggest monthly household income group was 40,001-80,000 Baht (n=138, 28.9%). Most respondents reported that they were informed news and knowledge regarding hygiene and pathogen spreading prevention from social media and Youtube (n=328, 68.6%). 77.4% (n=370) of respondents indicated that they didn’t have congenital disease.  Most respondents showed a moderate level of Hygiene and Pathogen Spreading Prevention Knowledge (M=10.92) and level of hygiene practice was at a good level (M=66.05, SD=7.81). Gender (Beta=0.147, p<0.001), Class level (Beta=0.093, p>0.01) and hygiene and pathogen spreading prevention knowledge (Beta=0.157, p>0.001) predicted hygiene behavior adoption. 

Conclusion: Most respondents showed a moderate level of Hygiene and pathogen spreading prevention knowledge (M=10.92) and level of hygiene practice was at a good level (M=66.05, SD=7.81). Gender (Beta=0.147, p<0.001), Class level (Beta=0.093, p>0.01) and hygiene and pathogen spreading prevention knowledge (Beta=0.157, p>0.001) predicted hygiene behavior adoption.

Keywords: hygiene knowledge, hygiene practice, pathogen spreading prevention.

Title: Knowledge and Hygiene Practice and Pathogen Spreading Prevention among High School students in Bangkok

Author: Pinyada Vesuwan, Umphawan Sangiemrak, Kronchanok Duangboonchuay, Nunticha Praphanturaki, Kantapatra Kraiarb, Witchayaporn Chianmaroeng, Yanisa Namwat

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Vol. 10, Issue 1, April 2022 - September 2022

Page No: 222-229

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Published Date: 23-August-2022

Abstract: This is a descriptive cross- sectional study which was carried out at Elobied town in the period   2012 -2014 to assess the turbidity and residual chlorine of vended water quality. 55 samples were collected for analysis of turbidity and residual chlorine from vended water. The calculation of samples according to (1) samples per (10000) population, plus 10 additional samples (W.H.O 1993). Turbidity reached 90 NTU, The results illustrates high turbidity of vended water, where residual chlorine concentration was from (0.00 – 0.02 mg/l), which was not match with the W.H.O guidelines and SSMO (2007) recommend that the turbidity after treatment must be 5NTU or below.

Time and Place Limitation: This study was carried out during 2012 to 2014 at Elobeied Town North Kordofan State - Sudan.

Constrains:  The  natural  constrains  (Personal hygiene , Winds,  rains  and  floods  which  affect in samples reading).

Keywords: (Vended water - Turbidity – Treatment – Residual chlorine).

Title: Assessment of Turbidity and Residual Chlorine of Vended Water Elobeied Town – North Kordofan State – Sudan

Author: Dr. Bhgah Ibrahim Yusuf, Dr. Hamza Abdullah Mohammed Adam

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Vol. 10, Issue 1, April 2022 - September 2022

Page No: 217-221

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Published Date: 19-August-2022

Abstract: Influenza is a virus that annually causes approximately 1 billion illnesses and 3-650,000 deaths. Influenza (H1N1) pandemic caused in 2009- 2010 has become a seasonal influenza virus and it is the virus that has been selected as a strain in the production of influenza vaccines with other strains every year. Secondary school students are the population that has a lot of activities in learning and interacting with household members in daily life. If there is an epidemic of influenza high school students are people that affect the speed of disease transmission. This research studied the knowledge and flu preventive behaviors of female secondary school students in Bangkok and identified the sources and channels of the flu information. It was an online cross-sectional survey collecting data in June 2022.

The results of the study found that 304 respondents, median age of 14 years (min-max 11-18 years), had a mean knowledge score of 7.32 (sd=1.97) out of 10. The majority, 252 students, 82.89% (95% CI 78.26 – 86.71), were confident to recommend the flu vaccine to their relatives with high risk of severe flu illness. The prevalence of influenza preventive behaviors were as follows; wearing a mask regularly when visiting public areas, 261 students (85.85%, 95% CI 81.49-89.33), washing their hands regularly, 163 students (53.61%, 95% CI 48.00-59.14), and avoiding crowded areas 124 students (40.79%, 95% CI 35.41-46.40). Overall, 209 students (68.75%, 95% CI 63.33 – 73.70) practiced good influenza preventive behaviors. Factors associated with good flu preventive behaviors were: good disease knowledge (p<0.001), confidence in the influenza vaccine (p=0.004), and studying at the upper high school level (p=0.035). The channels of flu information with most frequent access were websites, Line, and Twitter, at 65.5, 53.9, and 52.6%, respectively, and the main sources of knowledge were parents, journalism, and schools.

In conclusion, the students in a secondary school in Bangkok had good influenza prevention behaviors, despite the moderate knowledge score. Some behaviors were still less practical. To communicate knowledge or suggest ways to prevent disease, the most followed channels should be used: websites and social media. Parents and schools also play an important role as a source of knowledge for students.

Keywords: knowledge, behavior, prevention of influenza, infectious disease, secondary school students.

Title: Knowledge and Flu Preventive Behaviors among High School students in Bangkok

Author: Yanisa Namwat

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Vol. 10, Issue 1, April 2022 - September 2022

Page No: 209-216

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Published Date: 17-August-2022

Abstract: As one of the strategies adopted to combat the spread of Covid-19, The Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education endorsed implementation of online learning in the Egyptian universities. Therefore, the   current   study   aimed to explore   the   perception   of the medical students in Mansoura – Manchester program towards the current practices of online learning mode during lockdown of the universities due to Covid-19 pandemic. Online questionnaire has been distributed to all students through April to June 2020 and 224 responses have been obtained and analysed. Results showed variable responses from the students. Some responses appreciated the convenience and flexible time (39.9%) of online learning with the advantage of getting instant feedback (5.4%) while others see it has not suitable at all for (0.44%) teaching medicine. Some responses find it harder to be motivated during the online mode (20.5%) and there is less social interaction (11.6%) while others prefer it as it gives more chance to shy students to express (14.3%). Some see it requires more budget for internet plan (6.3%) while others see it more cost saving because they saved the transportation fees (10.3%). It can be concluded that most of students are open to practice online learning and objectively gave positive recommendations that can be explained by and related to the dramatic sudden shift to this mode of learning due to Covid-19 pandemic. It is recommended to assess the students’ feedback after a longer duration of experience and to take in consideration the social and personal variations among the students.

Keywords: Mansoura-Manshester, Egypt, online learning, covid-19.

Title: Mansoura-Manchester Medical Students' Perception of Online Learning During Covid-19 Pandemic

Author: Sohayla M. Attalla, Mohammed Faez Baobaid, Hassan Ads, Jalal Ibrahim, Ashraf Shoma

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Vol. 10, Issue 1, April 2022 - September 2022

Page No: 202-208

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Published Date: 10-August-2022

Abstract: Various types of mental health including depression, anxiety, and stress is one of the topics all of us should consider. As the COVID-19 cases rise, sweeping through the nation, there is a tremendous effect towards an individual’s health. The study of DASS is one of the assessments that allows researchers to understand more about mental health and how people should be more aware of it.

Purpose: To assess level of depression, anxiety and stress among high school students during the pandemic of COVID-19.

Methodology: This is a cross sectional survey research, DASS21 assessment was used to collect data. Descriptive statistics; frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation to analyze data.

Findings: In this research, in total of 106 results were collected, 50 male and 56 female.

Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic results in an affected mental health in each of the students. One of the possible factors include being locked down in their shelter for a long period of time. Students lost their interest in doing activity as well as would choose to rather sleep and relax. If an individual mental health results can be analyzed, they all would be supported to the most extent to how they need.

Keywords: High school students, COVID-19, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, DASS-21.

Title: Depression, Anxiety and Stress during COVID-19 among high school students in Bangkok, Thailand

Author: Patcharipa Jeerapat

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Vol. 10, Issue 1, April 2022 - September 2022

Page No: 197-201

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Published Date: 05-August-2022

Abstract: Ultra-processed foods is one type of ready-to-eat products which contain a complicated processing and additives to make it more delicious and preserve the ingredients in the foods longer than cooked food. The purpose of this article mentions the features and benefits of ultra-processed foods, consequential drawbacks that people will receive from consuming a lot of ultra-processed foods and also trends of citizens consuming ready-to-eat foods behaviors in society. The study of ultra-processed foods found that, Nowadays, teenagers and young adults prefer to eat ultra-processed foods. Although they're convenient, affordable, packaging of products and sanitation, they play a major role in the human’s serious health disorders. Therefore, people who have a hasty lifestyle might increase their ingestion of ultra-processed foods even though they know the disadvantages.

Keywords: Ultra-processed foods, lifestyle.

Title: A Literature Review on Ultra-Processed Foods and a New Lifestyle

Author: Thunyathon Rianglaem

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Vol. 10, Issue 1, April 2022 - September 2022

Page No: 191-196

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Published Date: 03-August-2022

Abstract: Discovered in the year 1928, the first natural antibiotic “Penicillin” by Alexander Flemming. He was then later awarded the Nobel prize in physiology or medicine in 1945, alongside Ernst Boris Chain and Sir Howard Walter Florey. Since then, antibiotics have turned into one of the key agents in dealing with bacterial infections. Because of their effectiveness, antibiotics became so widely used among doctors. Not understanding how antimicrobials work, over-prescription is now the leading cause of antibiotic resistance.

Antibiotic resistance has become increasingly common over the few present years. It is important to be able to identify the danger, and causes and understand means of prevention in order to combat the spread. This study describes the hazard of antimicrobial resistance, It’s effects on humans lives in different aspects, causes, preventions and aims to address the general problems surrounding antibiotic resistance. By gathering information from various websites and researches published by trusted publishers around said topic, we concluded that antimicrobial resistance related issues are still getting overlooked and finding a new way to determine antibiotic profits must be implemented. Additionally, new rules surrounding the use for antibiotics might also be needed.

Keywords:  Antibiotics, Antimicrobial resistance, Antibiotic resistance.

Title: An Overview on Antibiotic Resistance Effects and Preventions

Author: Nate Sivagosit

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Vol. 10, Issue 1, April 2022 - September 2022

Page No: 187-190

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Published Date: 02-August-2022

Abstract: The use of cannabis for medicinal purposes is increasing globally. Numerous medical professionals express the need for additional scientific evidence concerning the use of medical cannabis. Around 50-70 per cent of the variance in cannabis use and use disorders is due to heritable factors. For cannabis use, the remaining variance can be broken down into familial and person-specific environmental factors, whereas for use disorders, only the latter factor. Numerous candidate gene studies have identified the role of common variation in cannabis involvement susceptibility, but replication has been complex. Understanding CB1 receptors raised concerns about the adverse effects of cannabis use. Consequently, the plant category has been recategorized from the medicinal category into the drug-type plants. The complexity of the cannabinoid pathway, plus individual genetic predispositions, can lead to various body responses to the cannabinoid treatment. A set of candidate genes may determine the treatment effect of the medicine based on the cannabinoid distribution and activity mechanism, as well as proteins involved in their biotransformation. No genome-wide association study has been adequately powered to identify significant loci. Despite this, research employing polygenic techniques and integrating genetic variation with neural phenotypes and measures of environmental risks, such as childhood adversity, is yielding promising new leads. The small effect sizes associated with cannabis involvement variants will only be reliably identified in significantly larger samples. Therefore, advocation for changes in public policy reflects the patient safety and efficacy of cannabis from real-world studies necessary, even though regulatory bodies have not traditionally utilized real-world evidence.

Keywords: Medical Cannabis, endocannabinoid system, cannabinoids, marijuana.

Title: Genetic Factors Associated with Medical Cannabis Treatment: Efficacy and Safety

Author: Chilita Assamakorn

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Vol. 10, Issue 1, April 2022 - September 2022

Page No: 181-186

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Published Date: 01-August-2022

Abstract: Background: COVID-19 as an emerging disease, has spread around the globe quickly with many lives being affected. People ‘s lifestyles were inevitably forced to change to prevent the disease.  Food safety consumption behavior is one factor to protect themselves from COVID-19.

Objective: To study factors associated with food safety consumption behavior

Methods: An online questionnaire to measure knowledge about food safety consumption during the pandemic of COVID-19.

Result: A total of 309 students participated in this study and they were assessed knowledge about food safety and COVID-19 prevention and food safety consumption practice during COVID-19.   The majority of participants were female  (n=192, 62.1%). Most participants studied Grade 11 (n=122, 39.5). 29.08% of students whose parents worked as an employee followed by whose parents worked as a business owner (n=84, 27.20%). 77.3% (n=239) of participants ordered food delivery less than 3 times a week. Most participants (n=154, 49.80%) bought foods for themselves 1-2 meals per day. Participants reported a good level of knowledge about food safety and COVID-19 prevention (M=8.24, SD=1.56) as well as a good level of food safety practice during COVID-19 (M=53.01, SD=7.49). Gender (Beta =0.15, p<0.01) and Food safety knowledge (Beta=0.143, p<0.01) predicted food safety consumption behavior among prospects.

Conclusion: Participants had a good knowledge about food safety consumption behavior as well as food safety practice during COVID-19. Gender and Food safety knowledge predicted food safety consumption behavior among prospects.

Keywords: food safety, consumption, COVID-19.

Title: Factors affecting food safety consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic among students aged 15-18 years old in Thailand

Author: Phirawat Cho, Na That Kaewmalee, Anyarin Subsongsaeng, Phansuthip Boonmathun, Teerapron Prasitthiphap, Patteera Prachum

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Page No: 175-180

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Published Date: 28-July-2022