Occupational health haz- ards among health care workers in an obstetrics and gynaecology unit of a Nigerian teach- ing hospital. Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2002; 22 (1): 75-78.Orji EO, Fasubaa OB, Onwudiegwu U, Dare FO, Ogunniyi SO. Occupational health hazards among health care...
Objective.To assess the occupational health hazards faced by healthcare workers and the mitigation measures.Methods.We conducted a cross-sectional study utilizing quantitative data collection methods among 200 respondents who worked in 8 major health facilities in Kampala.Results.Overall, 50.0% of respond...
In the current era where countries are working towards “Health for All” as a part of the Sustainable Developmental Goals, it is high time that due priority is given to the health of healthcare workers (HCWs) too. The HCWs are at risk for numerous occupational hazards ranging from infection...
Occupational exposure to HIV through blood or body fluids of HIV/AIDS patients is a recognised risk factor of HIV infections among healthcare workers. We identified the determinants of occupational exposures to HIV among healthcare workers in Prevention of Maternal to Child Transmission (PMTCT) sites...
Musculoskeletal pain is more common among healthcare workers who participate in interventional procedures and is highest in nonphysician employees. The diagnosis of cancer in employees who participate in procedures that utilize radiation was not elevated when compared to controls within the same departments...
Case in point, healthcare workers are constantly exposed to a slew of hazards that, if not taken into consideration, may cause significant harm to both them, as well as the patients they are charged with. Radiation also happens to be one of the most dangerous hazards that healthcare workers...
1. This retrospective study examined the magnitude of the problem of work related health hazards affecting professional and non-professional employees of a state university health science center and hospital. 2. From the 1,513 injury episodes that occurred among the 9,668 employees during the 32 ...
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Safety and Occupational Health Hazards of Agricultural Workers Handling Pesticides: A Case StudyLack of awareness of handling, spraying and disposal of pesticides could create adverse health effects in human beings. This study was conducted in selected villages of a rural district of Himachal......