Assess the knowledge regarding preservation of food among working women in selected areas in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh

Abstract

The study aims are to assess the knowledge regarding preservation of food among working women and to identify the relationship between the knowledge level and socio demographic variables of working women. The quantitative research approach and descriptive design was adopted for the study. The study was conducted in selected areas in Nellore. 30 working women’s were selected by using Non Probability Convenience Sampling Technique. Semi structured Questionnaire method was used for collecting the information from samples. Data analysis done by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results revealed that 4(13.4%) women had adequate knowledge, 6(20%) had moderately adequate knowledge and 20(66.6%) women had inadequate knowledge regarding preservation of food. The study concluded that majority of women has inadequate knowledge regarding preservation of food