FOODAlyzer usability: Advances in food safety education
Wen-Li Seow, Kai Wei Lee, Roshariza Haris, Umi Kalsom Md Ariffin, Shing Wei Ng, Sook Yee Lim, Madihah Mohd Saudi, Abdul Rahman Mohamad Gobil, Nurul Azmawati Mohamed, Nor Afiah Mohd Zulkefli, Tengku Zetty Maztura Tengku Jamaluddin, Noris Mohd Norowi, Syafinaz Amin-Nordin

TL;DR
A web-based app called FOODAlyzer© was tested for its effectiveness in improving food safety awareness among university students in Malaysia, showing strong usability and positive user feedback.
Contribution
This study provides a user-centered roadmap for optimizing digital public health tools through stakeholder feedback and usability insights.
Findings
FOODAlyzer© was found to be highly usable, with 94.8% of users acknowledging its utility in selecting quality food premises.
User feedback identified key areas for improvement, including technical enhancements and food safety education advancements.
Users recommended features like multilingual support, gamification, and streamlined login processes to improve engagement and usability.
Abstract
The proliferation of digital technologies offers innovative avenues for public health education. This study evaluates the usability of FOODAlyzer©, a web-based application designed to enhance food safety awareness among Generation Z university students in Peninsular Malaysia. Using a mixed-methods approach, researchers collected data from 419 Gen Z students via online questionnaires. The study comprehensively assessed the app’s effectiveness in improving knowledge, attitudes, and risk perception regarding food poisoning prevention. The results demonstrated significant positive outcomes. Majority of respondents (94.8%) acknowledged FOODAlyzer© utility in selecting quality food premises. The app demonstrated strong performance across key usability metrics, with participants reporting high levels of interactivity, accessibility, and ease of learning. Notably, 89.7% of respondents expressed…
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Taxonomy
TopicsFood Safety and Hygiene · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations · Infection Control in Healthcare
