Desenvolvimento e avaliação de aplicativo em boas práticas de manipulação de alimentos

Abstract

Introduction: Advances in technology are promoters and facilitators of knowledge, and may contribute to the health sector. As food, safe food handling and nutrition are basic requirements for health promotion, technologies are a good alternative to provide adequate and up-to-date information on food. Theoretical Reference: This study is based on the principle of food and nutrition security. Objective: Report the construction and evaluation of an application for the dissemination of good food handling practices. Method: We selected five categories to compose the APP, with five sessions each. We developed SafeFood based on the Java Script language and the React Native framework. We prepared two questionnaires to evaluate the acceptance and the participants' knowledge. Statistical analysis was performed by Epi Info 7.2. Results: The evaluation showed that the participants know the importance of good practices since 97% agreed that hygiene is essential to prevent the transmission of diseases, as in other aspects. However, 66% of the participants said they don’t know how to perform the hygiene and respective steps. The APP was well accepted and evaluated and can be considered a good teaching tool. Conclusion: Thus, the development of the Application proved viable in the multiplied information. It’s due to its acceptance in all aspects.