Stakeholder perceptions of a workplace-based screening programme for artisanal and small-scale miners in Zimbabwe
Rattachement africain : gb, Zimbabwe, us, de, Afrique du Sud. Niveau de preuve : code pays fourni par la source.
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BACKGROUND: Artisanal and small-scale miners (ASMs) experience high prevalence of disease, notably tuberculosis (TB), human immunodeficieny virus (HIV), silicosis, sexually transmitted infections, substance misuse, and mercury and cyanide toxicity. Despite this, targeted healthcare interventions are limited. AIMS: To explore the perceptions of ASMs and their leaders/representatives in relation to a 5-year targeted health screening intervention for ASMs in Zimbabwe. Screening included TB, HIV and silicosis. Insights were also gathered from healthcare staff, academics and national stakeholders involved in the project. METHODS: Focus-group discussions (FGDs) were conducted with 31 participants (13 ASMs and ASMs' representatives, 6 healthcare staff and academics, and 12 representatives from national organizations). Participants were asked to reflect on their experience and understanding of health screening activities for ASMs, as well as what further healthcare activity is required. RESULTS: Artisanal and small-scale miners felt that screening activity was beneficial. Fear and stigma were the main barriers to healthcare access during initial implementation; however, this was alleviated through collaboration with ASMs leadership and peer-officers. Health priorities identified for future healthcare activity included development of a health-screening checklist for ASMs, strengthening access to information, decentralization of occupational health services and addressing a greater package of health. Cross-collaboration between the mining sector, Ministry of Health and Childcare and other national stakeholders was identified as a priority. CONCLUSIONS: Targeted health screening and care is needed for this neglected and vulnerable group. The workplace screening offered a model to address this; however, more work is needed to ensure that ASMs in other locations and with additional health priorities are reached.
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- Titre Crossref
- Stakeholder perceptions of a workplace-based screening programme for artisanal and small-scale miners in Zimbabwe
- Date Crossref
- 10/02/2026
- Éditeur
- Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Type
- journal-article
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Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Clinical Sciences Department pays non établi dans la noticeOrganisme public
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Biomedical Research and Training Institute Zimbabwe (code pays fourni par la source)Établissement de santé
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Ministry of Health and Child Welfare Zimbabwe (code pays fourni par la source)Organisme public
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Family Aids Caring Trust Zimbabwe (code pays fourni par la source)Organisation à but non lucratif
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CommuniCare Family of Companies (United States) pays non établi dans la noticeEntreprise
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Africa University Zimbabwe (code pays fourni par la source)Université ou école supérieure
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Zimbabwe Open University Harare, Zimbabwe (code pays fourni par la source)Université ou école supérieure
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LMU Klinikum pays non établi dans la noticeÉtablissement de santé
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Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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University of London pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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National Health Laboratory Service Afrique du Sud (code pays fourni par la source)Organisme public
Clinical Sciences Department — Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Biomedical Research and Training Institute (Zimbabwe) et Ministry of Health and Child Welfare (Zimbabwe), avec 9 autres affiliations. Pays d’affiliation : Zimbabwe, Afrique du Sud.
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