Perceived risk factors and their influence on compliance with meat safety guidelines among butchers and fresh meat retailers in Ghana

Abstract

= 0.07). The study concludes that while butchers and fresh meat retailers in Ghana demonstrate generally high risk perceptions, their compliance with meat safety guidelines is shaped by different risk factors. The study recommends a collaborative monitoring and enforcement framework in which butchers and fresh meat retailers work closely with regulatory bodies to translate high institutional risk perceptions into compliance. This can be achieved through quarterly stakeholder meetings, streamlined licensing, and on-the-ground support, which together enhance practical adherence while minimizing bureaucratic challenges.