Occupational Health Hazards among Healthcare Workers in Kampala, Uganda
Joint Authors
Ndejjo, Rawlance
Musinguzi, Geofrey
Yu, Xiaozhong
Buregyeya, Esther
Musoke, David
Wang, Jia-Sheng
Halage, Abdullah Ali
Whalen, Christopher
Bazeyo, William
Williams, Phillip
Ssempebwa, John C.
Source
Journal of Environmental and Public Health
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-01-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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 respondents reported experiencing an occupational health hazard.
Among these, 39.5% experienced biological hazards while 31.5% experienced nonbiological hazards.
Predictors for experiencing hazards included not wearing the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), working overtime, job related pressures, and working in multiple health facilities.
Control measures to mitigate hazards were availing separate areas and containers to store medical waste and provision of safety tools and equipment.
Conclusion.
Healthcare workers in this setting experience several hazards in their workplaces.
Associated factors include not wearing all necessary protective equipment, working overtime, experiencing work related pressures, and working in multiple facilities.
Interventions should be instituted to mitigate the hazards.
Specifically PPE supply gaps, job related pressures, and complacence in adhering to mitigation measures should be addressed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ndejjo, Rawlance& Musinguzi, Geofrey& Yu, Xiaozhong& Buregyeya, Esther& Musoke, David& Wang, Jia-Sheng…[et al.]. 2015. Occupational Health Hazards among Healthcare Workers in Kampala, Uganda. Journal of Environmental and Public Health،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ndejjo, Rawlance…[et al.]. Occupational Health Hazards among Healthcare Workers in Kampala, Uganda. Journal of Environmental and Public Health No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ndejjo, Rawlance& Musinguzi, Geofrey& Yu, Xiaozhong& Buregyeya, Esther& Musoke, David& Wang, Jia-Sheng…[et al.]. Occupational Health Hazards among Healthcare Workers in Kampala, Uganda. Journal of Environmental and Public Health. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-9.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1068209