Assessment of Quality of food services in the cafeteria of medical schools of Karachi, Pakistan. Multicenter Study

Zeeshan Ahmed; Nighat Nisar; Mubashir Zafar

Volume : IX, Issue : VII, July - 2019

Assessment of Quality of food services in the cafeteria of medical schools of Karachi, Pakistan. Multicenter Study

Zeeshan Ahmed, Nighat Nisar, Mubashir Zafar

Abstract :

Background and Objective: Food services quality is important factors for medical student’s health. The objective of this study to determine the quality of food services at different medical schools of Karachi, Pakistan Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in the three medical institutes of Karachi, A total of 1315 medical students was enrolled by simple random sampling. Structured questionnaire were used to determine the quality of food. Multiple regression analysis was used to examine the effects of predictors with overall satisfaction level toward quality of food by students. Results: Mean age of medical students was 21 ± 2.34 SD. The students in preclinical year were 29 % [AOR: 0.71 (95% CI: (0.56–0.89),] found more ‘dissatisfied’ with cafeteria services. students who consumed snacks 26 % were [OR: 0.74 (95%CI: (0.57–0.97),] found more ‘dissatisfied’ with cafeteria services than those who did not consume snacks at cafeteria .The students who consumed cold drinks 27 % were found [OR: 1.27 (95% CI: (1.00–1.62), more satisfied with services Conclusion: The result of study concluded that majority of medical students were ‘dissatisfied’ with overall quality of cafeteria services. There is need for improvement for quality of food services by implementation of good quality policy