Survey on Consumption and Cognition of Homology Medicine and Food Substances Among Adults in Banan Chongqing
Objective:To analyze the consumption,cognition and demographic factors of homology medicine and food among adult residents in Banan district,Chongqing,in order to provide basic data for scientific safety assessment and standard-setting.Method:A total of 382 adults were selected from the Huaxi district and Nanquan streets in Banan district between August and October in 2023,and face-to-face written questionnaires were conducted by trained and qualified investigators.The consumption status of 32 kinds of homology medicine and food was analyzed.Chi-square test and rank sum test were used to analyze the effect of demographic factors on the cognition.Result:Of the 382 subjects,the number of residents eating star anise was the most,and the number of people eating Zaocys dhumnades was the least.58.6%were most concerned about food safety and food hygiene.Nearly 50%of them chose nutritional value and health function for eating purposes.There were significant differences in cognition of the most important attributes among residents in different areas,sex,age,education,occupation and family income.Urban residents are more likely than rural residents,middle-aged and young people than elderly residents,female residents than male residents,college education and above than junior high school and below in the recognition of health care efficacy.Conclusion:Star anise is widely consumed in Banan district,and people are most concerned about food safety and food hygiene.The recognition of health care effects varies among different characteristics of the population.Some residents lack of awareness of the attributes of homology medicine and food,suggesting that multi-sectors should adopt scientific health education forms to popularize the knowledge at multiple levels,and strengthen market supervision to protect health.
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