Risk communication strategies (on listeriosis) for high-risk groups

Maia, Rui Leandro; Teixeira, Paula; Mateus, Teresa Letra

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Maia, Rui Leandro

Teixeira, Paula

Mateus, Teresa Letra

Abstract(s)

Background: Most cases of listeriosis are domestically acquired. Although consumers have a key role in its prevention, it is generally agreed that individuals at higher risk have a low awareness of the infection. Scope and approach: A summary of the scientific information on listeriosis awareness among high-risk groups will be presented. Reasons explaining unawareness and potential strategies to communicate with target groups in a manner that can effectively change risk behaviours reducing the burden of listeriosis will be discussed. Key findings and conclusions: Research efforts are needed in particular experimental studies that can identify which communication factors have a causal effect on peoples’ risk behaviour and how these factors influence the processing of information by consumers.

Keywords

Foodborne disease Listeriosis High-risk groups Risk communication Food safety education

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/25961

Citation

Maia, R.L., Teixeira, P., Mateus, T.L. (2019). Risk communication strategies (on listeriosis) for high-risk groups. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 84, 68-70