| dc.description.abstract | Traditional markets are strategic locations for the transmission of environment-based diseases, particularly through the sale of food products such as broiler chickens. Meat is an ideal medium for bacterial growth due to its high water content, abundance of nitrogenous substances, and minerals, which support microbial proliferation. Contamination in chicken meat can occur due to poor personal hygiene of sellers and unsanitary sales environments. Poor hygiene and sanitation conditions contribute to an increased population of disease vectors, such as flies, which can contaminate food and endanger public health. This study aims to analyze personal hygiene, sanitation, and fly density among broiler chicken sellers at Simpang Limun Market in Medan City. This is a descriptive study using observational and interview methods. The sample consisted of 40 chicken meat sellers selected through total sampling. Results showed that the majority of the sellers were male (82.5%), aged 26-35 years (32.5%), graduated from high school (47.5%), had worked for 1-5 years (50%), and were generally not suffering from infectious diseases (92.5%). Most sellers had good personal hygiene (95%). Sanitation conditions among sellers without live chickens mostly did not meet the requirements (80%), while those with live chickens mostly met the requirements (60%). Fly density measurements indicated high fly density at broiler chicken stalls. It is recommended that sellers improve their behavior, particularly waste disposal and stall cleanliness, as well as sanitation practices, including equipment cleanliness, waste bin availability, and waste channel maintenance. It is also recommended that the relevant government authorities improve and provide adequate market sanitation facilities, such as regular disinfection.
Keywords: Hygiene, sanitation, chicken, fly density | en_US |
