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View article: Neurodevelopment in children born to women exposed to pesticides during pregnancy
Neurodevelopment in children born to women exposed to pesticides during pregnancy Open
The global rise in pesticide use, particularly across Africa, raises concerns about maternal occupational exposure during pregnancy and its potential impact on child neurodevelopment. This study examined associations between self-reported …
View article: Evaluation of hand hygiene implementation in hospitals in the post-war Tigray region of Ethiopia, using the WHO Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework
Evaluation of hand hygiene implementation in hospitals in the post-war Tigray region of Ethiopia, using the WHO Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework Open
Hand hygiene levels were unsatisfactory in post-war Tigray and were limited across all zones and types of facility, posing an increased risk of infection for healthcare personnel. Improvements in hand hygiene practices and IPC capacity bui…
View article: Occupations and Risk of Head and Neck Cancers: A Case–Control Study in Tanzania
Occupations and Risk of Head and Neck Cancers: A Case–Control Study in Tanzania Open
Cancer is a major global health concern. Head and neck cancers are the sixth most prevalent type of cancer globally; it has been suggested that these cancers can be caused due to pesticide exposure during agricultural activities. In this s…
View article: Pesticide Use among Women Working in Horticultural Farms in Tanzania
Pesticide Use among Women Working in Horticultural Farms in Tanzania Open
While knowledge levels about pesticides were low among women farm workers, attitudes and practices related to pesticide use were higher. More studies are needed to determine the level of training needed among these workers. This informatio…
View article: Occupational Pesticide Exposure Risks and Gendered Experiences Among Women in Horticultural Farms in Northern Tanzania
Occupational Pesticide Exposure Risks and Gendered Experiences Among Women in Horticultural Farms in Northern Tanzania Open
Over the past decades, women’s participation in horticulture has become increasingly apparent across Africa. Women perform physically demanding agricultural work on family farms, as hired laborers, or as paid workers on other farms. To inc…
View article: Safety Climate and Occupational Injuries in the Iron and Steel Industries in Tanzania
Safety Climate and Occupational Injuries in the Iron and Steel Industries in Tanzania Open
The iron and steel industries globally have a high prevalence of occupational injuries, which need to be reduced. Obtaining safety climate information from workers assists in understanding the safety status at the workplace. This study aim…
View article: Association between safety climate, safety participation, safety compliance, and occupational injuries among workers in large-scale building construction projects in Ethiopia
Association between safety climate, safety participation, safety compliance, and occupational injuries among workers in large-scale building construction projects in Ethiopia Open
Purpose The construction industry is widely acknowledged as one of the most hazardous sectors for workers. This study examined the associations between safety climate and safety behaviour on self-reported injuries in large-scale constructi…
View article: Occupational Pesticide Exposure Risks and Gendered Experiences Among Women in Horticultural Farms in Northern Tanzania
Occupational Pesticide Exposure Risks and Gendered Experiences Among Women in Horticultural Farms in Northern Tanzania Open
Over the past few decades, women's participation in horticulture has become increasingly apparent across Africa. Women perform physically demanding agricultural work—on family farms, as hired laborers, or as paid workers on other farms. To…
View article: Reduced lung function among non-smoking workers in the paper industry in Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study
Reduced lung function among non-smoking workers in the paper industry in Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study Open
Purpose Exposure to paper dust in the workplace might increase the risk of reduced lung function. This study aims to evaluate the relationship between paper dust exposure and lung function among workers in the paper industry in Ethiopia. M…
View article: Safety Climate and Occupational Injuries in Iron- and Steel-Industries in Tanzania
Safety Climate and Occupational Injuries in Iron- and Steel-Industries in Tanzania Open
The iron and steel industries globally have a high prevalence of occupational injuries, which need to be reduced. Obtaining safety climate information from workers assists in understanding the safety status at the workplace. This study aim…
View article: Occupational Noise Exposure and Self-Reported Hearing Loss amongst Workers in Primary Coffee Processing Factories in Ethiopia
Occupational Noise Exposure and Self-Reported Hearing Loss amongst Workers in Primary Coffee Processing Factories in Ethiopia Open
Background: About 15 million people are directly and indirectly involved in Ethiopian coffee production. Coffee workers in Ethiopia may be exposed to workplace noise due to industrial machines, but the extent of their exposure and the prev…
View article: Pregnancy, Childcare, and Pesticides: Understanding the Health Risks of Women and Children in Small-Scale Horticulture in Tanzania
Pregnancy, Childcare, and Pesticides: Understanding the Health Risks of Women and Children in Small-Scale Horticulture in Tanzania Open
Women play a significant role in agriculture worldwide, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, where they form a large share of the workforce in horticulture. Horticulture work may expose women to pesticides during pregnancy and childcare, posi…
View article: Neurodevelopment in children born to women exposed to pesticides during pregnancy
Neurodevelopment in children born to women exposed to pesticides during pregnancy Open
With the global rise in pesticide use, particularly in Africa, pregnant women working in horticulture face a significant risk of pesticide exposure, which may adversely affect fetal neurodevelopment. This study aims to investigate the rela…
View article: Prevalence and risk factors for asthma among adults in Tanzania
Prevalence and risk factors for asthma among adults in Tanzania Open
Background: Limited information exists on the magnitude of asthma and associated factors in Africa. In Tanzania, very few studies have conducted epidemiological investigation of adult asthma. This study investigated the prevalence and risk…
View article: Carcinogenic chemicals used in selected industries and agriculture sectors in Tanzania. A descriptive study
Carcinogenic chemicals used in selected industries and agriculture sectors in Tanzania. A descriptive study Open
Introduction: In Tanzania, there are 50,000 cancer cases reported annually, and this number is projected to double by 2030. Workplace exposure to carcinogens may be a contributing factor to cancer risk. However, there is limited knowledge …
View article: Occupational area noise exposure in small-scale metal industry in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
Occupational area noise exposure in small-scale metal industry in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania Open
Background Noise exposure in the informal small-scale metal industry may cause hearing loss, due to metal manufacturing processes. In Tanzania, this industry uses hand tools in metal fabrication processes and is not regulated by authoritie…
View article: The Relationship Between Safety Climate and Safety Performance in the Large-Scale Building Construction Industry in Ethiopia: A Structural Equation Model Using the NOSACQ-50 Tool
The Relationship Between Safety Climate and Safety Performance in the Large-Scale Building Construction Industry in Ethiopia: A Structural Equation Model Using the NOSACQ-50 Tool Open
A cross-sectional study of safety climate and safety performance was performed in Ethiopian construction sites, among 1203 workers from 22 large-scale construction sites. The Nordic Safety Climate Questionnaire was administered using inter…
View article: Prevalence of occupational injuries among workers in the iron and steel industries in Tanzania
Prevalence of occupational injuries among workers in the iron and steel industries in Tanzania Open
Background: In Tanzania, iron and steel manufacturing industries are based on manual work with minor automation, as workers segregate scrap metals and add them to furnaces for melting. The workers here are exposed to hazardous conditions, …
View article: Self-Reported Pesticide Exposure During Pregnancy and Pesticide-Handling Knowledge Among Small-Scale Horticulture Women Workers in Tanzania, a Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
Self-Reported Pesticide Exposure During Pregnancy and Pesticide-Handling Knowledge Among Small-Scale Horticulture Women Workers in Tanzania, a Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study Open
Women constitute most of the global horticulture workforce, where pesticide use is prevalent. Protecting their health, particularly during pregnancy, is essential. However, knowledge about practices among pregnant employees that cause expo…
View article: Self-Reported Pesticide Exposure During Pregnancy and Pesticide Handling Knowledge Among Small-Scale Horticulture Women Workers in Tanzania. A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
Self-Reported Pesticide Exposure During Pregnancy and Pesticide Handling Knowledge Among Small-Scale Horticulture Women Workers in Tanzania. A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study Open
Women constitute most of the global horticulture workforce, where pesticide use is prevalent. Protecting their health, particularly during pregnancy, is essential. However, knowledge about practices among pregnant employees that cause expo…
View article: The Relationship Between Safety Climate and Safety Performance in Large-Scale Building Construction Industries in Ethiopia
The Relationship Between Safety Climate and Safety Performance in Large-Scale Building Construction Industries in Ethiopia Open
This study examines the relationship between safety climate and safety performance in large-scale construction sites in Ethiopia. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1,203workers from 22 large-scale construction sites. The Nordic …
View article: Respiratory Symptoms and Paper Dust Exposure among Workers in the Paper Industry in Ethiopia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
Respiratory Symptoms and Paper Dust Exposure among Workers in the Paper Industry in Ethiopia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study Open
Chronic respiratory symptoms are a health concern in the paper industry. This study evaluates the association between personal inhalable paper dust exposure and chronic respiratory symptoms among workers in this industry. In total, 270 wor…
View article: The prevalence of occupational injuries and associated risk factors among workers in iron and steel industries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The prevalence of occupational injuries and associated risk factors among workers in iron and steel industries: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background The iron and steel industries are among the most dangerous workplaces in the world compared to other manufacturing industries. Workers are exposed to multiple occupational hazards, which predispose them to high risks of both fat…
View article: Incidence and risk factors of common infections among children in Wonago, southern Ethiopia: a prospective cohort study
Incidence and risk factors of common infections among children in Wonago, southern Ethiopia: a prospective cohort study Open
Objective There are limited data in Ethiopia on common childhood illnesses. We aimed to measure the incidence and risk factors of common childhood illnesses in rural parts of southern Ethiopia. Design A community-based cohort study. Partic…
View article: Fatal occupational injuries in fishing, farming and forestry 2010–2015
Fatal occupational injuries in fishing, farming and forestry 2010–2015 Open
Background Every year, 2.3 million people worldwide succumb to work-related accidents and illnesses. The primary industries have long been acknowledged with elevated accident risks. Recent levels and trends of injury and associated fatalit…
View article: The prevalence of occupational injuries and associated risk factors among workers in the iron and steel industries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The prevalence of occupational injuries and associated risk factors among workers in the iron and steel industries: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background The iron and steel industries are among the most dangerous workplaces in the world compared to other manufacturing industries. Workers are exposed to multiple occupational hazards, which predispose them to high risks of both fat…
View article: Neurotrauma from fall accidents in Ethiopia
Neurotrauma from fall accidents in Ethiopia Open
Falls at construction sites with inadequate safety measures were common causes of SCI and TBI resulting in severe disability and death. These results support further development of prevention strategies and neurotrauma care in Ethiopia.
View article: Bacterial contamination of coffee and personal exposure to inhalable dust and endotoxin in primary coffee processing factories in Ethiopia
Bacterial contamination of coffee and personal exposure to inhalable dust and endotoxin in primary coffee processing factories in Ethiopia Open
About 92% of the samples from hand pickers and all samples from machine room workers exceeded the occupational exposure limit of 90 EU/m3 recommended by the Dutch Expert Committee on Occupational Standards. Prevention and control of bacter…
View article: Prevalence of Occupational Injuries in selected Coir Industries in Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional study
Prevalence of Occupational Injuries in selected Coir Industries in Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional study Open
Introduction: The coir industry processes fibers from coconuts and is important for a high number of people in Sri Lanka. Coir workers handle several dangerous machines. This project has studied occupational injuries among coir workers. Me…