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View article: Occupation and Female Breast Cancer Mortality in South Africa: A Case–Control Study
Occupation and Female Breast Cancer Mortality in South Africa: A Case–Control Study Open
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed malignancy among South African women and remains a leading cause of cancer-related death, yet the role of occupation as an independent predictor of mortality has not been evaluated nationally.…
View article: Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles of Bacteria Isolated from Households in Greater Letaba Municipality, South Africa
Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles of Bacteria Isolated from Households in Greater Letaba Municipality, South Africa Open
Background: Environmental surfaces are key reservoirs for pathogen transmission, with the survival of bacteria on fomites influenced by factors such as temperature, humidity, and microbial interactions. This study aimed to determine microb…
View article: Strengthening environmental health services delivery through improving data management in South Africa: insights from environmental health managers
Strengthening environmental health services delivery through improving data management in South Africa: insights from environmental health managers Open
Background In the delivery of environmental health services (EHS), the data that gets collected provides an opportunity to depict the extent of environmental threats to human health in communities and inform required interventions. In this…
View article: Factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among medical laboratory workers in South Africa
Factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among medical laboratory workers in South Africa Open
Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, medical laboratory workers had a higher risk of contracting COVID-19 compared to the general population. Aim: To assess the COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy among medical laboratory worker…
View article: Water, sanitation and hygiene in rural Greater Letaba Municipality, South Africa
Water, sanitation and hygiene in rural Greater Letaba Municipality, South Africa Open
Background: Limited access to improved water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities disproportionately affects low- and middle-income nations, impacting human well-being, health, education and income. Aim: This study aimed to assess acc…
View article: Assessing Zoonotic Disease Exposure and Occupational Health and Safety Practices Among Veterinary Services Fieldworkers in North West Province, South Africa
Assessing Zoonotic Disease Exposure and Occupational Health and Safety Practices Among Veterinary Services Fieldworkers in North West Province, South Africa Open
Background: Veterinary fieldworkers play an important role in managing animal and public health risks, yet they face significant occupational hazards, particularly from zoonotic diseases. In South Africa’s North West Province, the occupati…
View article: Prevalence and Frequency of Non-Fatal Workplace Injuries Among Waste Recyclers at Buy-Back Centres in Johannesburg, South Africa: A Cross-Sectional Study
Prevalence and Frequency of Non-Fatal Workplace Injuries Among Waste Recyclers at Buy-Back Centres in Johannesburg, South Africa: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Physical hazards are the most common source of health effects among waste recyclers, frequently leading to worker injuries. South Africa’s formal buy-back centres (BBCs) have emerged as key nodes in the recycling chain, yet the burden of n…
View article: Correction: “May we not orchestrate our own misfortune”: a qualitative study on perception about causes and prevention of occupational injuries among bricklayers and carpenters in Osun State, Nigeria
Correction: “May we not orchestrate our own misfortune”: a qualitative study on perception about causes and prevention of occupational injuries among bricklayers and carpenters in Osun State, Nigeria Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1589458.].
View article: Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles of Bacteria Isolated from Households in Greater Letaba Municipality, South Africa
Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles of Bacteria Isolated from Households in Greater Letaba Municipality, South Africa Open
Environmental surfaces are key reservoirs for pathogen transmission, with the survival of bacteria on fomites influenced by factors such as temperature, humidity, and microbial interactions. This study aimed to determine microbial surface …
View article: “May we not orchestrate our own misfortune”: a qualitative study on perception about causes and prevention of occupational injuries among bricklayers and carpenters in Osun State, Nigeria
“May we not orchestrate our own misfortune”: a qualitative study on perception about causes and prevention of occupational injuries among bricklayers and carpenters in Osun State, Nigeria Open
Background Occupational injuries (OIs) remain a major public health concern in the construction industry, especially in developing countries where underreporting poses significant challenges. The belief systems of construction artisans may…
View article: Monitoring the Effectiveness of a Preschool Hand Hygiene Intervention Using Flow Cytometry to Determine the Reduction in the Microbiological Counts
Monitoring the Effectiveness of a Preschool Hand Hygiene Intervention Using Flow Cytometry to Determine the Reduction in the Microbiological Counts Open
Hand hygiene (HH)-related illnesses, such as diarrhea, are one of the leading causes of death in children under five, whereas handwashing with soap can reduce infection rates in this age group. This study monitored whether a simple interve…
View article: Monitoring the Effectiveness of a Pre‐School Hand Hygiene Intervention Using Flow Cytometry to Determine the Reduction in Microbiological Counts
Monitoring the Effectiveness of a Pre‐School Hand Hygiene Intervention Using Flow Cytometry to Determine the Reduction in Microbiological Counts Open
Hand hygiene (HH) related illnesses, such as diarrhea, are one of the leading causes of death in children under 5, whereas handwashing with soap can reduce infection rates in this age group. This study monitored whether a simple interventi…
View article: Factors associated with occupational injuries among bricklayers and carpenters in Building Construction: insights from a mixed methods study in Osun State, Nigeria
Factors associated with occupational injuries among bricklayers and carpenters in Building Construction: insights from a mixed methods study in Osun State, Nigeria Open
The burden of OI is high among informal construction artisans in Nigeria. Safety interventions should target persons < 60 years, those handling heavy weights at work (> 100 kg) and bricklayers earning < N100,000 (< US$134) monthly. Emphasi…
View article: The influence of contemporary and emerging factors on blood lead concentrations among young males in conflict with the law: a case study from a middle-income country
The influence of contemporary and emerging factors on blood lead concentrations among young males in conflict with the law: a case study from a middle-income country Open
Introduction Scientific evidence shows that contemporary and emerging factors contribute to high blood lead concentrations in different populations. The study aimed to determine blood lead concentrations and risk factors associated with hi…
View article: Preventing occupational injuries in the informal construction industry: a study protocol for the development of a safety education intervention for bricklayers and carpenters in Osun State, Nigeria
Preventing occupational injuries in the informal construction industry: a study protocol for the development of a safety education intervention for bricklayers and carpenters in Osun State, Nigeria Open
Background Occupational injuries are a growing public health problem. Approximately 1,000 workers die daily from occupational injuries globally. Artisans working in the informal sector of the construction industry in many low/middle income…
View article: O-355 DETERMINANTS OF OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES AMONG INFORMAL CONSTRUCTION ARTISANS IN OSUN STATE NIGERIA. A MIXED-METHODS SURVEY OF CARPENTERS AND BRICKLAYERS
O-355 DETERMINANTS OF OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES AMONG INFORMAL CONSTRUCTION ARTISANS IN OSUN STATE NIGERIA. A MIXED-METHODS SURVEY OF CARPENTERS AND BRICKLAYERS Open
Introduction Occupational injuries (OI) remains a global health issue, claiming approximately 1000 lives daily. This study assessed the factors influencing OIs among carpenters and bricklayers who are informal artisans in Nigeria. Methods …
View article: P-292 WORKING CONDITIONS AND MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS IN WASTE RECYCLERS, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
P-292 WORKING CONDITIONS AND MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS IN WASTE RECYCLERS, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA Open
Introduction South Africa has established various buy-back centres to aid in the recycling of created waste as a response to the rapid growth in waste generated. Previous research has indicated that the recyclers that sort waste are at hig…
View article: The Prevalence and Distribution of Domiciliary Cockroaches in Rural Areas: A Cross-Sectional Study Design in Limpopo Province
The Prevalence and Distribution of Domiciliary Cockroaches in Rural Areas: A Cross-Sectional Study Design in Limpopo Province Open
Background: Cockroach infestation raises health concerns in the communities. The study aimed to identify the type of cockroach species found in the rural parts and assess the distribution of cockroach species in the area.Subjects and Metho…
View article: Contribution of wastewater to antimicrobial resistance: A review article
Contribution of wastewater to antimicrobial resistance: A review article Open
Wastewater is a major contributor to AMR, and an understanding of its role in AMR is necessary to find a lasting solution. In this regard, the spread of AMR in wastewater should be considered a threat that requires a strategy to stop furth…
View article: Sociodemographic and environmental factors associated with diarrhoeal illness in children under 5 years in Uganda, 2021: A Cross-sectional study
Sociodemographic and environmental factors associated with diarrhoeal illness in children under 5 years in Uganda, 2021: A Cross-sectional study Open
Background: Uganda is among the 10 countries in the sub-Saharan Africa region that have the highest prevalence of diarrhoeal disease. Evidence suggests that the severity of childhood diarrhoeal disease is escalated through various sociodem…
View article: Strengthening Social Compact and Innovative Health Sector Collaborations in Addressing COVID-19 in South African Workplaces
Strengthening Social Compact and Innovative Health Sector Collaborations in Addressing COVID-19 in South African Workplaces Open
Workplaces are nodes for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 transmission and require strategies to protect workers’ health. This article reports on the South African national coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) strategy that s…
View article: A potential role of cockroaches in the transmission of pathogenic bacteria with antibiotic resistance: A scoping review
A potential role of cockroaches in the transmission of pathogenic bacteria with antibiotic resistance: A scoping review Open
Introduction: The role of cockroaches in the cause of disease or human infections is not immediately obvious. The present study aimed to review the currently available research on the potential role of cockroaches in the transmission of pa…
View article: The effect of a hand hygiene intervention on the behaviour, practices and health of parents of preschool children in South Africa
The effect of a hand hygiene intervention on the behaviour, practices and health of parents of preschool children in South Africa Open
Introduction: Diarrhoea and upper respiratory diseases are a leading cause of child mortality in children under 5 years of age both in South Africa and worldwide. Hand hygiene (HH) interventions play a critical role in reducing HH-related …
View article: Elevated soil and blood lead levels with increasing residential proximity to a mine tailings facility in Soweto, South Africa
Elevated soil and blood lead levels with increasing residential proximity to a mine tailings facility in Soweto, South Africa Open
Mining has long been associated with the release of a range of toxic metals including lead, elevated levels of which have been found in land surrounding mine dumps as far afield as Spain, India, Macedonia and Nigeria. Mining has been a key…
View article: Psychological Distress in South African Healthcare Workers Early in the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Analysis of Associations and Mitigating Factors
Psychological Distress in South African Healthcare Workers Early in the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Analysis of Associations and Mitigating Factors Open
While the global COVID-19 pandemic has been widely acknowledged to affect the mental health of health care workers (HCWs), attention to measures that protect those on the front lines of health outbreak response has been limited. In this cr…
View article: Impact of the macro-environment on the reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses by low-income workers compared to middle-income workers in South Africa: a mixed-methods study protocol
Impact of the macro-environment on the reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses by low-income workers compared to middle-income workers in South Africa: a mixed-methods study protocol Open
Introduction Construction workers, mineworkers and manufacturing employees in South Africa must report occupational injuries and illnesses to their employer as stipulated in section 14 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and section …
View article: Psychological Distress in South African Healthcare Workers early in the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Analysis of Associations and Mitigating Factors
Psychological Distress in South African Healthcare Workers early in the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Analysis of Associations and Mitigating Factors Open
While the global COVID-19 pandemic has been widely acknowledged to affect the mental health of health care workers (HCWs), attention to measures that protect those on the front lines of health outbreak response has been limited. In this cr…