https://science.eurekajournals.com/index.php/IJRABN/issue/feedInternational Journal on Recent Advancement in Biotechnology & Nanotechnology [ISSN: 2582-1571 (online)]2026-06-22T11:04:25+00:00Eureka Journalsadmin@eurekajournals.comOpen Journal Systems<p style="text-align: justify;">International Journal on Recent Advancement in Biotechnology & Nanotechnology (IJRABN) has as its objective the publication and dissemination of original research in all fields of Biotechnology and Nanotechnology. It fosters thus the exchange of ideas among researchers in different parts of the world and also among researchers who emphasize on different aspects of the foundations and applications of the field. The journal focusses on a fast peer review process of submitted papers to ensure accuracy, relevance of articles and originality of papers.</p>https://science.eurekajournals.com/index.php/IJRABN/article/view/389Assessing the Meat Hygiene Knowledge, Self-Reported Practices, and Compliance with Health Standards among Butchers in Clarendon, Jamaica2026-06-22T11:04:25+00:00Shanon Douglas-Francis MSc.info@eurekajournals.comMarcia Thelwell-Reid PhD.info@eurekajournals.comZandy U. Elliott PhD, DHSc, MPHinfo@eurekajournals.com<p>This study evaluated the relationship between meat hygiene knowledge, self-reported hygiene practices, and compliance with health standards among butchers in Clarendon, Jamaica. Using a quantitative cross-sectionaldescriptive-correlation research design and convenience sampling approach, data were collected from 80 licensed butchers through a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlations, and binary logistic regression were employed to analyze the data.Males represented 91.3% of the sample, while females accounted for only 8.8%, indicating a male-dominated industry. A moderate positive correlation was observed between self-reported hygiene practices and compliance with health standards. Binary logistic regression analysis showed that self-reported hygiene practices were a significant predictor of compliance with health standards, whereas meat hygiene knowledge was not statistically significant. The regression analysis also revealed that butchers who reported better hygiene practices were 3.7 times more likely to comply with health standards. The study concludes that practical adherence to hygiene practices has a greater impact on compliance than knowledge alone. These results highlight the need for enhanced training, routine inspections, and behavior-focused interventions to improve food safety.</p>2026-06-22T11:04:25+00:00