Perceptions of healthcare finance and system quality among Nigerian healthcare workers.

Nigeria's healthcare system faces significant challenges in financing and quality, impacting the delivery of services to its growing population. This study investigates healthcare workers' perceptions of these challenges and their implications for healthcare policy and practice. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 600 healthcare professionals from eight states across Nigeria, representing a variety of healthcare occupations.

Prevalence, predictors, and economic burden of mental health disorders among asylum seekers, refugees and migrants from African countries: A scoping review.

Background: Asylum seekers, migrants, and refugees from African countries may have significant health needs, resulting in economic implications for receiving countries around the world. The risk of mental illness is higher in these communities because of factors like violence, deprivation, and post-immigration challenges.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the literature to determine the prevalence, predictors, and economic impacts of mental health (MH) disorders among asylum seekers, migrants, and refugees from African countries.

Risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders among welders in the informal sector under resource constrained settings.

Background: Welding tasks involve the use of awkward working postures and repetitive movements and therefore pose a risk for developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs).

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the prevalence, severity and risk factors for WRMDs among welders in the informal sector.

Materials And Methods: A total of 128 welders (33±10.

Food safety knowledge, attitudes and practices of restaurant food handlers in a lower-middle-income country.

Global research attention appears to be focused predominantly on self-reported than observed food safety practices. The purpose of this study was to determine the food safety knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported and observed practices of food handlers in 22 urban restaurants in Zimbabwe. A piloted questionnaire was used to gather qualitative data regarding socio-demographic variables, food safety knowledge (FSK), attitudes, and self-reported food handling practices (SRFHPs).

Factors associated with safe food handling practices in the food service sector.

Purpose: This review assessed the methodological quality of relevant food safety studies, investigated the available evidences for factors associated with safe food handling practices (SFHPs) and suggested required improvements.

Methods: A systematic literature search was carried out in five databases. A pre-designed criteria was used for data extraction and quality assessment.

Risk factors for food poisoning among self-catering university students.

Limited research has investigated self-catering university students' food hygiene practices that may increase their vulnerability to food poisoning. This study assessed the practice-related risk factors for food poisoning among 600 self-catering university students. A validated questionnaire was self-administered to collect data about their food hygiene practices in the previous 12 months.

Trace Elements in Leaf Extracts of Eucalyptus grandis Traditionally Used to Treat Common Cold and Flu.

Background: Eucalyptus species have been used for the remediation of mine tailings dams in Zimbabwe. However, a traditional medicinal remedy (TMR) for the treatment of mild acute respiratory infections, such as common cold and flu includes the use of Eucalyptus leaves.

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to determine total concentrations of selected potentially toxic trace elements (PTEs) in gold mine tailings and leaves of Eucalyptus grandis and to identify extractable fractions of PTEs in leaves via boiling for 10 minutes in water, which is the process used to create TMRs to treat common cold and flu.

Postural risk associated with Wooden Steel Chairs and Stackable Arm Chairs in a low-income country.

Background: Wooden Steel Chairs (WSCs) and Stackable Arm Chairs (SACs) are widely used in tertiary institutions of learning in low income countries. No local studies seem to have investigated the postural risk associated with the concerned chair type.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the postural risk associated with WSCs and SACs.

Commentary on the Organisation of Occupational Health and Safety in Southern Africa, the International Labour Organization and Policies in General.

Background: The design and implementation of sound occupational health and safety (OHS) programmes require understanding of the main issues that need attention. This article highlights key issues regarding the (i) organisation of OHS services in southern Africa, (ii) role of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in the provision of OHS services and (iii) implementation of policies in general.

Methods: Relevant peer-reviewed journal articles, ILO conventions and policies were identified and discussed.

Current Status and the Future of Occupational Safety and Health Legislation in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.

This article addresses three key issues. First, the commonalities, differences, strengths, and limitations of existing occupational safety and health (OSH) legislation of low- and middle-income countries were determined. Second, required revisions were identified and discussed to strengthen the laws in accordance with the best international practice.

Standing working posture and musculoskeletal pain among workers in a low-income country.

Work-related musculoskeletal pain (WRMP) among farm workers has barely been studied. Yet most work tasks in such farms are manually performed using awkward standing postures that can contribute to WRMP. .

Assessment of trace element contamination of urban surface soil at informal industrial sites in a low-income country.

Trace elements released by human activity are ubiquitously detected in surface soil. The trace element contamination statuses of 20 sampling stations at two busy informal industrial sites of Harare city, Zimbabwe, were evaluated using geochemical indices. Spectrophotometric determinations of concentrations of trace elements in surface soil indicated generally higher values than the reference site and the average upper earth's crust.

Investigation of Some Metals in Leaves and Leaf Extracts of : Its Daily Intake.

Consumption of plant extracts can be a source of essential elements or a route of human exposure to toxicants. Metal concentrations in leaves, leaf brew, and infusion of collected from five sites were determined by atomic absorption spectrometry after acid and aqueous extraction. Estimated daily intakes of metals in extracts were compared with recommended dietary allowances.

Bioaerosols, Noise, and Ultraviolet Radiation Exposures for Municipal Solid Waste Handlers.

Few studies have investigated the occupational hazards of municipal solid waste workers, particularly in developing countries. Resultantly these workers are currently exposed to unknown and unabated occupational hazards that may endanger their health. We determined municipal solid waste workers' work related hazards and associated adverse health endpoints.

A systematic critical review of epidemiological studies on public health concerns of municipal solid waste handling.

Aims: The ultimate aim of this review was to summarise the epidemiological evidence on the association between municipal solid waste management operations and health risks to populations residing near landfills and incinerators, waste workers and recyclers. To accomplish this, the sub-aims of this review article were to (1) examine the health risks posed by municipal solid waste management activities, (2) determine the strengths and gaps of available literature on health risks from municipal waste management operations and (3) suggest possible research needs for future studies.

Methods: The article reviewed epidemiological literature on public health concerns of municipal solid waste handling published in the period 1995-2014.