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Occupational safety and health in The Gambia. Developing concern for worker health

Kennith Culp¹, Maram Bobb, Shannon P Marquez

¹University of Iowa College of Nursing, MSN Program in Occupational Health, Iowa City, IA, USA.

AAOHN Journal : Official Journal of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses|March 27, 2003

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Summary

Occupational health nurses should expand global interest in worker health, especially in resource-limited nations. International collaborations, like the one between The Gambia and the University of Iowa, offer replicable models for improving workplace safety worldwide.

Area of Science:

Occupational Health Nursing
Global Health
International Collaboration

Background:

The occupational health nursing community needs to foster international engagement.
Focusing on worker health in resource-limited countries is crucial.

Observation:

A successful collaboration between The Gambia and the University of Iowa is detailed.
This partnership model is not restricted to academic institutions.

Findings:

International collaborations can be replicated in diverse settings.
Corporate sponsorship and contractual workplace safety criteria can drive change.

Implications:

The findings support the expansion of occupational health nursing globally.
Sustainable improvements in worker health are achievable through strategic partnerships and incentives.
This model encourages broader adoption of workplace safety standards in developing nations.

Engineering Practice And Education

Humanitarian Engineering

Occupational Safety And Health In The Gambia. Developing Concern For Worker Health