occupational health

Assessment of Tuberculosis Preventive Therapy (TPT) Uptake among Healthcare Workers at Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya: Barriers and Recommendations

Lilian Kinya Kinyua, Jane Rutto, Elias Kinoti & Fredrick Otieno · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) in high-burden tuberculosis (TB) settings face elevated occupational risk of latent TB infection (LTBI). Although Tuberculosis Preventive Therapy (TPT) reduces progression risk by 60–90%, uptake among Kenyan HCWs remains suboptimal. Aim: To a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i101443

An Assessment of Knowledge among Healthcare Professionals on Occupational Health Hazards at New Abirem Government Hospital, Ghana

Thomas Tawiah, Albert Opoku, Akwasi Frimpong & Burhanatu Hafiz · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2022

Background: Healthcare professionals render various healthcare services to patients. However, in their duty to patients, they are exposed to occupational hazards that could be detrimental to their health and safety. In order to minimize exposure to these occupational hazards and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i1030516

Occupational Health Regulations in Nigeria: A Narrative Overview

B. O. Ogbonna, L. N. Ezenekwe, S. U. Uzodinma, C. P. Isidienu, C. E. Ejim, I. K. Asogwa, I. G. Ohiaeri & O. L. Okwuosa · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2016

The immediate and remote consequences of morbidity and mortality associated with occupational health are alarming. It underscores the need to put measures in place to protect employees who are the most vulnerable. This study examined the existing occupational health regulations i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2016/29540