Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Tungu, Alexander Mtemi"
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Development and initial validation of questionnaire on predictors for the use of hearing protection devices among noise exposed manufacturing workers in Tanzania: A methodological study
Nyarubeli, Israel Paul; Tungu, Alexander Mtemi; Pallesen, Ståle; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Mamuya, Simon Henry David (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023-02-09)Introduction: The use of hearing protection devices (HPDs) has been an intervention of choice in many workplaces such as in the construction industry for quite some time due to impractical effects of engineering and ... -
Fractional exhaled nitric oxide among cement factory workers: a cross sectional study
Tungu, Alexander Mtemi; Bråtveit, Magne; Mamuya, Simon H. D.; Moen, Bente E. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-05)Background: It has been suggested that dust exposure causes airway inflammation among cement factory workers. However, there is limited information on the mechanisms of this effect. We explored any associations between ... -
Occupational noise exposure and hearing loss: A study on knowledge, attitude and practice among Tanzanian iron and steel workers
Nyarubeli, Israel Paul; Tungu, Alexander Mtemi; Bråtveit, Magne; Moen, Bente Elisabeth (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)We assessed Knowledge Attitude and Practice (KAP) regarding occupational noise exposure, Noise-induced hearing loss, audiometry and use of hearing protection devices among iron and steel factory workers exposed to high ... -
Prevalence of noise-induced hearing loss among tanzanian iron and steel workers: A cross-sectional study
Nyarubeli, Israel Paul; Tungu, Alexander Mtemi; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Bråtveit, Magne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-04-16)Iron and steel factory workers in Tanzania are likely to develop noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) due to exposure to high sound levels. Studies on hearing status in this population are lacking. The aims of this study were ... -
Respiratory health among Tanzanian cement workers. Effects of Improved Dust Control Measures?
Tungu, Alexander Mtemi (Doctoral thesis, 2013-10-23)Background: Previous studies have reported associations between dust exposure and adverse chronic respiratory health effects, but there are only a few follow-up studies among cement workers. None of the previous studies ...