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Safety and Health at Work Vol. 14 Issue 1 2023
Thermal Insulation of Protective Clothing Materials in Extreme Cold Conditions (Original article)
Background: Thermophysiological comfort in a cold environment is mainly ensured by clothing. However, the thermal performance and protective abilities of textile fabrics may be sensitive to extreme
environmental conditions. This article evaluated…
environmental conditions. This article evaluated…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 14 Issue 1 2023
The Role of Forensic Engineering in the Diagnosis of Electrocution Fatalities: Two Case Reports (Case Report)
The increase in the number of fatal electric accidents over the years has escalated the demand for specialized forensic engineers to determine their relevant technical causes. Likewise, the complexities associated with identifying the causes of…
Jurnal Internasional Afrika vol. 11 issue 1 2021
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Combat injuries sustained by troops on counter terrorism and counter-insurgency operations in North east Nigeria: Implications for intervention
Background: Understanding the epidemiology of battlefield casualties is required for plans and coordinated efforts
towards improved combat trauma care (CTC) performance and outcome. The engagement of the Armed
Forces of Nigeria (AFN) in containing…
towards improved combat trauma care (CTC) performance and outcome. The engagement of the Armed
Forces of Nigeria (AFN) in containing…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 14 Issue 1 2023
The Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Symptoms During Work From Home Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic (Original article)
Background: Online teaching and learning extend the duration of using gadgets such as mobile phones and tablets. A prolonged usage of these gadgets in a static position can lead to musculoskeletal disorders
(MSD). Therefore, this study aims to…
(MSD). Therefore, this study aims to…
Jurnal Internasional Afrika vol. 11 issue 1 2021
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Awareness and attitude of final year students towards the learning and practice of cardiopulmonary resuscitation at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria
Introduction: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a major cause of sudden cardiac death which can be
prevented by early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). International bodies recommend that basic life support
(BLS) skills be taught in…
prevented by early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). International bodies recommend that basic life support
(BLS) skills be taught in…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 14 Issue 1 2023
The Effects of Resveratrol on Silica-Induced Lung Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Rat (Original article)
Background: Chronic exposure to silica is related with the provocation of an inflammatory response and oxidative stress mechanism. Vitamin D has multiple benefits in biological activities particularly respiratory system disease.
Method: In this…
Method: In this…
Jurnal Internasional Afrika vol. 11 issue 1 2021
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Association between volume resuscitation & mortality among injured patients at a tertiary care hospital in Kigali, Rwanda
Background: Injuries cause significant morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan African countries such as Rwanda.
These burdens may be compounded by limited access to intravenous (IV) resuscitation fluids such as crystalloids
and blood products. This…
These burdens may be compounded by limited access to intravenous (IV) resuscitation fluids such as crystalloids
and blood products. This…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 14 Issue 1 2023
The Effects of Job Quality on the Health of Wage Workers: Congruence between the Hard and Soft Job Quality (Original article)
Background: This study analyzes the linear and non-linear effects of the hard and soft dimensions of job quality on the overall health of wage workers. It also examines the congruence or fit between the hard
and soft job quality on the overall…
and soft job quality on the overall…
Jurnal Internasional Afrika vol. 11 issue 1 2021
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Assessment of documented adherence to critical actions in paediatric emergency care at a district-level public hospital in South Africa
Introduction: The provision of high-quality care is vital to improve child health and survival rates. A simple,
practice-based tool was recently developed to evaluate the quality of paediatric emergency care in resourcelimited
settings in Africa.…
practice-based tool was recently developed to evaluate the quality of paediatric emergency care in resourcelimited
settings in Africa.…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 14 Issue 1 2023
The Effects of Job Demand-control-support Profiles on Presenteeism: Evidence from the Sixth Korean Working Condition Survey (Original article)
Background: Presenteeism is closely related to work performance, work quality and quantity, and productivity at work. According to the job demand-control-support model, job demand, job control, and support play important roles in presenteeism. The…