Blar i Bergen Open Research Archive på forfatter "Kumie, Abera"
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Bacterial contamination of coffee and personal exposure to inhalable dust and endotoxin in primary coffee processing factories in Ethiopia
Abaya, Samson Wakuma; Bråtveit, Magne; Kumie, Abera; Deressa, Wakgari; Moen, Bente Elisabeth (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Introduction and objective: Endotoxins from gram-negative bacteria might be released when the coffee cherries are processed and may cause respiratory health problems among workers in the coffee industry. The relationship ... -
Personal inhalable dust and endotoxin exposure among workers in an integrated textile factory
Zele, Yifokire Tefera; Schlünssen, Vivi; Kumie, Abera; Deressa, Wakgari; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Bråtveit, Magne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)The aim of this study was to determine personal exposure to inhalable dust and endotoxin levels among workers in an integrated cotton-processing textile factory and exposure variability across the different work sections. ... -
Personal inhalable paper dust exposure and potential determinants among paper industry workers in Ethiopia
Tafese, Ararso; Kumie, Abera; Abegaz, Teferi; Abaya, Samson Wakuma; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Deressa, Wakgari; Bråtveit, Magne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Purpose Excessive paper dust during paper production may harm the workers’ respiratory health. We wanted to assess the inhalable paper dust levels and its determinants among paper industry workers. Methods A study ... -
Pesticide use and serum acetylcholinesterase levels among flower farm workers in Ethiopia—a cross-sectional study
Shentema, Meaza Gezu; Kumie, Abera; Bråtveit, Magne; Deressa, Wakgari; Ngowi, Aiwerasia Vera; Moen, Bente Elisabeth (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-02-04)The flower industry in East Africa has grown in recent years, especially in the production and export of roses. The aim of this study was to assess pesticide use on selected flower farms in Ethiopia. Serum cholinesterase ... -
Reduced Cross-Shift Lung Function and Respiratory Symptoms among Integrated Textile Factory Workers in Ethiopia
Zele, Yifokire Tefera; Kumie, Abera; Deressa, Wakgari; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Bråtveit, Magne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Chronic respiratory symptoms and reduction in lung function has been described as a common health problem among textile workers in low- and middle-income countries. The objective of this study was to measure lung function ... -
Registered health problems and demographic profile of integrated textile factory workers in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
Tefera Zele, Yifokire; Kumie, Abera; Deressa, Wakgari; Bråtveit, Magne; Moen, Bente Elisabeth (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Textile and garment factories are growing in low and middle-income countries as worldwide demand for inexpensive clothing increases each year. These integrated textile and garment production factories are often ... -
Respiratory health among hand pickers in primary coffee processing factories of Ethiopia
Wakuma, Samson; Bråtveit, Magne; Deressa, Wakgari; Kumie, Abera; Moen, Bente Elisabeth (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Objective: The aim of this study was to assess chronic respiratory symptoms and lung function among female hand pickers. Methods: A total of 374 hand pickers exposed to coffee dust and 175 female controls from water bottling ... -
Respiratory Health among Pesticide Sprayers at Flower Farms in Ethiopia
Shentema, Meaza Gezu; Bråtveit, Magne; Kumie, Abera; Deressa, Wakgari; Moen, Bente Elisabeth (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background: Pesticide use in Ethiopia has become a common practice in which large-scale flower farms are the main consumers. Workers on flower farms might be exposed to pesticides while spraying or while performing other ... -
Respiratory Symptoms and Paper Dust Exposure among Workers in the Paper Industry in Ethiopia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
Tafese, Ararso; Kumie, Abera; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Abegaz, Teferi; Deressa, Wakgari; Abaya, Samson Wakuma; Bråtveit, Magne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Chronic respiratory symptoms are a health concern in the paper industry. This study evaluates the association between personal inhalable paper dust exposure and chronic respiratory symptoms among workers in this industry. ...