Accessing occupational health services in the Southern African development community region
Only 15% of the global population has access to occupational safety and health services. In Africa, only 5% of employees working from major establishments have access to occupational health services (OHS). Access to primary health care (PHC) services is addressed in many settings and inclusion of OH...
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| author | Masekameni, Masilu Daniel Moyo, Dingani Khoza, Norman Chamdimba, Chimwemwe |
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| description | Only 15% of the global population has access to occupational safety and health services. In Africa, only 5% of employees working from major establishments have access to occupational health services (OHS). Access to primary health care (PHC) services is addressed in many settings and inclusion of OHS in these facilities might increase efficiency in preventing occupational diseases.
A cross-sectional study was conducted in four Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries aiming at assessing the availability of OHS at PHC facilities and the organization of OHS. We conducted a literature review to assess the provision and organization of OHS services. In addition to the review, a total of 23 doctors from Zambia were interviewed using questionnaires in order
to determine the availability of OHS and training. Consultations with heads of ministries were done in four SADC countries. Results showed that in the SADC region, OHS are fragmented and lack a comprehensive approach. In addition, out of 23 PHC facilities, only two (13%) provided occupational health and PHC. However, OHS provided at PHC facilities were limited to TB screening
and audiometric testing. Our study showed a huge inadequacy of trained occupational health practitioners. This study supports the World Health Organization’s advocacy to integrate OHS at the PHC level. |
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| spelling | ir-11408-41702022-06-27T13:49:06Z Accessing occupational health services in the Southern African development community region Masekameni, Masilu Daniel Moyo, Dingani Khoza, Norman Chamdimba, Chimwemwe Occupational health services Mining Primary health clinics Labour Only 15% of the global population has access to occupational safety and health services. In Africa, only 5% of employees working from major establishments have access to occupational health services (OHS). Access to primary health care (PHC) services is addressed in many settings and inclusion of OHS in these facilities might increase efficiency in preventing occupational diseases. A cross-sectional study was conducted in four Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries aiming at assessing the availability of OHS at PHC facilities and the organization of OHS. We conducted a literature review to assess the provision and organization of OHS services. In addition to the review, a total of 23 doctors from Zambia were interviewed using questionnaires in order to determine the availability of OHS and training. Consultations with heads of ministries were done in four SADC countries. Results showed that in the SADC region, OHS are fragmented and lack a comprehensive approach. In addition, out of 23 PHC facilities, only two (13%) provided occupational health and PHC. However, OHS provided at PHC facilities were limited to TB screening and audiometric testing. Our study showed a huge inadequacy of trained occupational health practitioners. This study supports the World Health Organization’s advocacy to integrate OHS at the PHC level. 2021-05-13T06:44:54Z 2021-05-13T06:44:54Z 2020 Article 1660-4601 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7559743/pdf/ijerph-17-06767.pdf http://hdl.handle.net/11408/4170 en International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol. 17; No.18: p. 6767 open MDPI AG |
| spellingShingle | Occupational health services Mining Primary health clinics Labour Masekameni, Masilu Daniel Moyo, Dingani Khoza, Norman Chamdimba, Chimwemwe Accessing occupational health services in the Southern African development community region |
| title | Accessing occupational health services in the Southern African development community region |
| title_full | Accessing occupational health services in the Southern African development community region |
| title_fullStr | Accessing occupational health services in the Southern African development community region |
| title_full_unstemmed | Accessing occupational health services in the Southern African development community region |
| title_short | Accessing occupational health services in the Southern African development community region |
| title_sort | accessing occupational health services in the southern african development community region |
| topic | Occupational health services Mining Primary health clinics Labour |
| url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7559743/pdf/ijerph-17-06767.pdf http://hdl.handle.net/11408/4170 |
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