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ArticleInternational journal of public health2017

Environmental and occupational health needs assessment in West Africa: opportunities for research and training.

Edrisa Sanyang, Jaime Butler-Dawson, Marek A Mikulski, Thomas Cook, Rex A Kuye, Kristina Venzke, Laurence J Fuortes

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Edrisa SanyangDepartment of Public and Environmental Health, School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, The University of The Gambia, Brikama Campus, P.O. Box 5330, Serrekunda, Gambia.
Jaime Butler-DawsonDepartment of Occupational and Environmental Health, College of Public Health, The University of Iowa, 4261 Westlawn, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA.
Marek A MikulskiDepartment of Occupational and Environmental Health, College of Public Health, The University of Iowa, 2213 Westlawn, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA.
Thomas CookPonseti International Association, University of Iowa Healthcare, 118 College of Medicine Administration Building, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA.
Rex A KuyeDepartment of Public and Environmental Health, School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, The University of The Gambia, Brikama Campus, P.O. Box 5330, Serrekunda, Gambia.
Kristina VenzkeDepartment of Occupational and Environmental Health, College of Public Health, The University of Iowa, 4261 Westlawn, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA.
Laurence J FuortesDepartment of Occupational and Environmental Health, College of Public Health, The University of Iowa, 2207 Westlawn, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA. laurence-fuortes@uiowa.edu.
University of Iowa · USUniversity of the Gambia · GM

Funding

The Heartland Center for Occupational Health and Safety Education and Research CenterT42OH008491 · OH · UNIVERSITY OF IOWA · PI O'SHAUGHNESSY, PATRICK T · 2005 to 2025
$31.7M
University of Iowa MHIRT ProgramT37MD001453 · NIMHD · UNIVERSITY OF IOWA · PI AFIFI, RIMA · 2005 to 2018
$3.0M
2/2 GEOHealth Development of the West Africa GEOHealth Hub: The GambiaR24TW009571 · FIC · UNIVERSITY OF THE GAMBIA · PI KUYE, REX A · 2012 to 2014
$220k
1/2 GEOHealth Development of a West Africa GEOHealth Hub: U.S.R24TW009564 · FIC · UNIVERSITY OF IOWA · PI FUORTES, LAURENCE JULIUS · 2012 to 2014
$80k
FIC NIH HHS R24 TW009564FIC NIH HHS R24 TW009571NIMHD NIH HHS T37 MD001453NIOSH CDC HHS T42 OH008491
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesData are lacking on environmental and occupational health risks and resources available for the prevention of related diseases in the West African subregion.

methodsA needs assessment survey was conducted to identify environmental and occupational health concerns, and needs and strategies for skills training in the region. The survey was followed by a consensus-building workshop to discuss research and training priorities with representatives from countries participating in the study.

resultsTwo hundred and two respondents from 12 countries participated in the survey. Vector-borne diseases, solid waste, deforestation, surface and ground water contamination together with work-related stress, occupational injury and pesticide toxicity were ranked as top environmental and occupational health priorities, respectively, in the region. Top training priorities included occupational health, environmental toxicology and analytic laboratory techniques with semester-long Africa-based courses as the preferred type of training for the majority of the courses. Major differences were found between the subregion's three official language groups, both in perceived health risks and training courses needed.

conclusionsThe study results have implications for regional policies and practice in the area of environmental and occupational health research and training.

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Environmental HealthNeeds AssessmentOccupational HealthAfrica, WesternBiomedical ResearchHumansSurveys and QuestionnairesTeachingEnvironmental healthNeeds assessmentOccupational healthWest Africa

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PMCPMC5329130
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