Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Tungu, Alexander Mtemi"
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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; Peer reviewed, 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 ...