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Overall, 50.0% of respondents reported experiencing an occupational health hazard. Please enable it to take advantage of the complete set of features! ResearchArticle Occupational Health Hazards among Healthcare Workers in Kampala, Uganda RawlanceNdejjo,1 GeofreyMusinguzi,1 XiaozhongYu,2 EstherBuregyeya,1 DavidMusoke,1 Jia … 2012; 33(9):917-23 (ISSN: 1559-6834) To assess the occupational health hazards faced by healthcare workers and the mitigation measures. There are several laws provide for the safety and health of employees and these include: The Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, especially Article 40 (1) The Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2006; Workers’ Compensation Act, Cap 225, 2000; Employment Act, 2006 Sharp related injuries (such as needle sticks) (.) Results: 1. :"[#�r� Overall, 50.0% of respondents reported experiencing an occupational health hazard. OSH GOVERNABNCE SITUATION IN UGANDA . To assess the occupational health hazards faced by healthcare workers and the mitigation measures. Occupational health hazards among healthcare workers in Kampala, Uganda. x�+�r Occupational Health Hazards among Healthcare Workers in Kampala, Uganda Table 2 Biological and nonbiological hazards experienced by health workers in major hospitals in Kampala, Uganda. Occupational Health Hazards among Healthcare Workers in Kampala, Uganda Among those that experienced nonbiological hazards (Table 2), the majority experienced stress (21.5%), physical, psychological, sexual, and/or verbal abuse (10.5%), and musculoskeletal injuries (10.5%). Int J Occup Environ Health. T: Biologicalandnonbiologicalhazardsexperiencedbyhealth workers in major hospitals in Kampala, Uganda. endstream }=���o�~��&��2��Q1Γ]:r���c%��mZ��d:OG����Y*P�d��r7���"52n�Կ^����g��'v��ȍ����lg;>�$�d��f}�(��ç�m�|��^v���b , �� 2020 Mar 21;2020:1614968. doi: 10.1155/2020/1614968. Reported incidences and factors associated with percutaneous injuries and splash exposures among healthcare workers in Kahama District, Tanzania. �*T0T0 Bi������f����� � Ndejjo R, Musinguzi G, Yu X, et al. NIH These hazards, if not taken seriously, by the hospitals and the healthcare organizations can have adverse effects on the health of the healthcare personnel. We conducted a cross-sectional study utilizing quantitative data collection methods among 200 respondents who worked in 8 major health facilities in Kampala. <>>>/Contents 12 0 R/Parent 3 0 R>> METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study utilizing quantitative data collection methods among 200 respondents who worked in 8 major health facilities in Kampala. <>stream Che Huei L, Ya-Wen L, Chiu Ming Y, Li Chen H, Jong Yi W, Ming Hung L. SAGE Open Med. Occupational Health Hazards among Healthcare Workers in Kampala, Uganda Health care personnel working in public health facilities comprise a major part of the health care workforce in India and are exposed to a variety of workplace hazards. Among these, 39.5% experienced biological hazards while 31.5% experienced nonbiological hazards. <>>>/Contents 30 0 R/Parent 3 0 R>> Injuries caused by sharp instruments among healthcare workers—international and Polish perspectives. Ndejjo R, Musinguzi G, Yu X, et al. endobj �26S073QI�r � x�+�r Part II: physical, chemical, and biological stressors.  |  2020 Jul 9;15(7):e0235470. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0235470. <>stream Cuts and wounds () Direct contact with contaminated specimens/biohazardous materials (.) 10.1155/2015/913741 [PMC … J Environ Public Health. Occupational health hazards among healthcare workers in Kampala, Uganda. Associated factors include not wearing all necessary protective equipment, working overtime, experiencing work related pressures, and working in multiple facilities. 1989;37(7):274–279. 1990;18(5):316–327. MUGISA A. DAVID . <>stream J������A����\�Qw�f��PE�7�0=T��!|��V%痫bz:��F�:彅��E�5 Aim: To assess the level of awareness of occupational health safety (OHS), to identify common occupational hazards and to determine the association between profession, year of experience and level of awareness of occupational health hazards among government Health Care Workers (HCWs) in Ondo city, Southwest Nigeria. R24 TW009489/TW/FIC NIH HHS/United States, R24 TW009556/TW/FIC NIH HHS/United States, 1R24TW009489/TW/FIC NIH HHS/United States, 1R24TW009556/TW/FIC NIH HHS/United States, Goniewicz M., Włoszczak-Szubzda A., Niemcewicz M., Witt M., Marciniak-Niemcewicz A., Jarosz M. J. We offer different services i.e Safety training, Auditing , fire Safety services, Environmental audits, Environmental Impact Assessment, Supply of Fire fighting equipment among … USA.gov. Work environment-related factors and nurses' health outcomes: a cross-sectional study in Lebanese hospitals. 9 0 obj COVID-19 is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. To assess the occupational health hazards faced by healthcare workers and the mitigation measures.We conducted a cross-sectional study utilizing quantitative data collection methods among 200 respondents who worked in 8 major health facilities in Kampala.Overall, 50.0% of respondents reported experiencing an occupational health hazard. endobj Ssekamatte T, Mukama T, Kibira SPS, Ndejjo R, Bukenya JN, Kimoga ZPA, Etajak S, Nuwematsiko R, Buregyeya E, Ssempebwa JC, Isunju JB, Mugambe RK, Nalugya A, Wafula ST, Mutyoba JN. endobj It is estimated that 2% of workers die every year from occupational hazards. The Occurrence of Workplace Hazards among Selected Workers in the Informal Sector Kampala Uganda %PDF-1.4 2012 Jul-Sep;18(3):181-7. doi: 10.1179/1077352512Z.00000000027. Department of Occupational Safety and Health . Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Development . To assess the occupational health hazards faced by healthcare workers and the mitigation measures. �*T0T0 Bi������f����� � � Methods. <>>>/Contents 24 0 R/Parent 3 0 R>> 1 0 obj DOAJ is an online directory that indexes and provides access to quality open access, peer-reviewed journals. ]MRA`�^��!���*?�E|�6v¹��"�nD$�`f�*y���F�@�?=��C���cC���z��B�ovi��� ��BNu�_Lw����PϥJ^���. This site needs JavaScript to work properly. Commissioner. Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine. Among those that experienced nonbiological hazards (Table 2), the majority experienced stress (21.5%), physical, psychological, sexual, and/or verbal abuse (10.5%), and musculoskeletal injuries (10.5%). Hazards faced by informal recyclers in the squatter communities of Asunción, Paraguay. This study was carried out to assess knowledge and attitudes towards TBIC among … Occupational Diseases and Environmental Medicine Vol.07 No.04(2019), Article ID:96154,12 pages 10.4236/odem.2019.74013. Among these, 39.5% experienced biological hazards while 31.5% experienced nonbiological hazards. endobj �*T0T0 Bi������f����� � �26S073QI�r � Health care workers are exposed to different kinds of occupational hazards due to their day to day activities. Methods: - Occupational health hazards among healthcare workers in Kampala, Uganda. Occupational hazards that include biological, chemical, physical, ergonomic, psychosocial, fire and explosion, and electrical hazards [ 3] threaten healthcare worker lives, safety, and well-being. Hazards experienced by health workers Frequency (= 200) Yes (%) Biological hazards (.) Information about the open-access article 'Occupational Health Hazards among Healthcare Workers in Kampala, Uganda' in DOAJ. Get the latest public health information from CDC: https://www.coronavirus.gov, Get the latest research information from NIH: https://www.nih.gov/coronavirus, Find NCBI SARS-CoV-2 literature, sequence, and clinical content: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sars-cov-2/. Tanzania Journal of Health Research. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. endstream endobj 31 0 obj We now operate nationally. 2020 May 18;8:2050312120918999. doi: 10.1177/2050312120918999. endobj American Journal of Infection Control. 15 0 obj Among the reported ergonomic haz �*T0T0 Bi������f����� � 29 October 2012 endobj A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 172 health care … -, Moore R. M., Jr., Kaczmarek R. G. Occupational hazards to health care workers: diverse, ill-defined, and not fully appreciated. Biomed Res Int. The present study is conducted to determine occupational health and safety hazards with special focus on ergonomic hazards among healthcare facility (HCF) workers. 2019 Aug 31;7(17):2807-2813. doi: 10.3889/oamjms.2019.787. Occupational safety and health services in Uganda: constrained by limited resources ... 1948 to 1959, the Department of Health seconded a senior Medical Officer to the Department to look after the health of the workers. 2017 Jan;65(1):9-20. doi: 10.1177/2165079916662660. Background: The World Health Organization recommends TB infection control (TBIC) in health care facilities. Epub 2015 Jan 31. This often exposes health care workers in developing Occupational diseases. -, Manyele S. V., Ngonyani H. A., Eliakimu E. 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This often exposes health care workers in developing Occupational diseases. -, Salvage J., Rogers R., Cowell R. Nurses at risk. In Uganda, the health care system is organised into a four-tier system (i.e., hospitals, health centres of levels IV, III and II). 25 0 obj <>>>/Contents 6 0 R/Parent 3 0 R>> Interventions should be instituted to mitigate the hazards. <>>>/Contents 18 0 R/Parent 3 0 R>> �*T0T0 Bi������f����� �� To assess the occupational health hazards and associated risk factors among health care personnel working in public health facilities in Bhubaneswar. Use of Personal Protective Equipment among Building Construction Workers in Kampala, Uganda. �26S073QI�r � [14] Nsubuga FM, Jaakkola MS. 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Occupational health hazards among healthcare workers in Kampala, Uganda. �*T0T0 Bi������fh����� �� Hospitals are considered high level facilities while health centres; II, III and IV are lower level and are classified as We conducted a cross-sectional study utilizing quantitative data collection methods among 200 respondents who worked in 8 major health facilities in Kampala. �26S073QI�r � 18 0 obj endobj Tanzania Journal of Health Research 19 (2017). 12 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI]/XObject<>>>/Type/XObject/Subtype/Form/BBox[0 0 600.05 792]/Matrix[1 0 0 1 0 0]/FormType 1>>stream Graeve CU, McGovern PM, Alexander B, Church T, Ryan A, Polovich M. Workplace Health Saf. x�+�r Infection control knowledge, attitudes, and practices among healthcare workers at Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda. x�+�r Journal of environmental and public health. 2020 Oct 8;19:95. doi: 10.1186/s12912-020-00485-z. 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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Low Back Pain Among Physicians Working at King Salman Armed Forces Hospital, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Control measures to mitigate hazards were availing separate areas and containers to store medical waste and provision of safety tools and equipment. 1998;94(33):34–35. 2012;19(3):523–527. Occupational Health Hazards among Healthcare Workers in . eCollection 2019 Sep 15. �26S073QI�r �  |   |  Center for Occupational Safety and Health (U) Ltd, is a leading consultancy firm in Uganda. endobj P.O Box 7136, KAMPALA-UGANDA . Predictors for experiencing hazards included not wearing the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), working overtime, job related pressures, and working in multiple health facilities. Objective: Health workers play a crucial role in management of HCWs. Elbejjani M, Abed Al Ahad M, Simon M, Ausserhofer D, Dumit N, Abu-Saad Huijer H, Dhaini SR. BMC Nurs. Methods. endobj endstream 27 0 obj AAOHN Journal. Laisser RM, Ng'home JF. 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