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Hussein H. MwangaSenior Lecturer, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) Verified email at muhas.ac.tz Cited by 99 |
[HTML][HTML] Relationship between pesticide metabolites, cytokine patterns, and asthma-related outcomes in rural women workers
The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between exposure to
organophosphate (OP) and pyrethroid (PYR) pesticides with serum cytokine patterns and …
organophosphate (OP) and pyrethroid (PYR) pesticides with serum cytokine patterns and …
Work-related asthma and exposure to cleaning agents in healthcare settings–a review of the literature
HH Mwanga, MF Jeebhay - Current Allergy & Clinical Immunology, 2020 - journals.co.za
Health workers are exposed to a wide range of chemicals used for cleaning and disinfection.
This trend has been largely attributed to the ever-increasing demand for effective cleaning …
This trend has been largely attributed to the ever-increasing demand for effective cleaning …
Prevalence of work‐related skin symptoms and associated factors among tertiary hospital workers exposed to cleaning agents in Southern Africa
Z Sonday, R Baatjies, HH Mwanga… - Contact …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction Working with cleaning products is associated with occupational contact
dermatitis in health workers (HWs), but information on predictors for these outcomes is …
dermatitis in health workers (HWs), but information on predictors for these outcomes is …
Work‐related allergy and asthma associated with cleaning agents in health workers in Southern African tertiary hospitals
Abstract Background Health workers (HWs) are exposed to diverse cleaning agents in large
hospitals. This study determined the prevalence of work‐related symptoms, allergic …
hospitals. This study determined the prevalence of work‐related symptoms, allergic …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and risk factors for non-collision injuries among bus commuters in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Background Migration of people from rural to urban areas has led to the increase in demand
for transportation services in the cities. However, authorities have failed to cope with this …
for transportation services in the cities. However, authorities have failed to cope with this …
Occupational risk factors and exposure–response relationships for airway disease among health workers exposed to cleaning agents in tertiary hospitals
HH Mwanga, R Baatjies, MF Jeebhay - … and Environmental Medicine, 2023 - oem.bmj.com
Objectives This study investigated occupational risk factors and exposure–response
relationships for airway disease among health workers (HWs) exposed to cleaning agents in …
relationships for airway disease among health workers (HWs) exposed to cleaning agents in …
[HTML][HTML] Asthma phenotypes and host risk factors associated with various asthma-related outcomes in health workers
Work-related asthma phenotypes in health workers (HWs) exposed to cleaning agents have
not been investigated extensively as other occupational exposures. This study aimed to …
not been investigated extensively as other occupational exposures. This study aimed to …
Airway diseases related to the use of cleaning agents in occupational settings
HH Mwanga, O Dumas, N Migueres, N Le Moual… - The Journal of Allergy …, 2024 - Elsevier
Exposure to disinfectants and cleaning products (DCP) is now a well-established risk factor
for work-related asthma (WRA). However, questions remain on the specific causal agents …
for work-related asthma (WRA). However, questions remain on the specific causal agents …
Characterization of exposure to cleaning agents among health workers in two southern African tertiary hospitals
HH Mwanga, R Baatjies… - Annals of Work Exposures …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Background Whilst cleaning agents are commonly used in workplaces and homes, health
workers (HWs) are at increased risk of exposure to significantly higher concentrations used …
workers (HWs) are at increased risk of exposure to significantly higher concentrations used …
[HTML][HTML] Work-related injuries reported to workers compensation fund in Tanzania from 2016 to 2019
Quality data on the magnitude and determinants of work-related injuries is an important
element in the development of appropriate preventative strategies. However, there have …
element in the development of appropriate preventative strategies. However, there have …