Characteristics Frequency(%)
Source of water
Public tap water 146 (62.1)
Borehole 89 (37.9)
Information about salmonellosis
Yes  160 (68.1)
No  75 (31.9)
Source of contacting Salmonella infection
Yes   81 (34.5)
No  154 (65.5)
Contaminated H2O, food, egg and chicken meat
Yes   93 (39.6)
No 142 (60.4)
Hand washing with soap and water after toilet
Yes 221 (94.0)
No     4 (6.0)
Total                                                                                                                                                                                                                        235 (100)
Regression and T-test statistical analysis: 95% Confidence interval of difference at F cal>F tab (1.776>0.969) and t cal>t tab (6.5>5.0).
Table 2: Knowledge and hygienic practices among food handlers in relation to Salmonella infection studied in Lagos.