Assessing Zoonotic Disease Exposure and Occupational Health and Safety Practices Among Veterinary Services Fieldworkers in North West Province, South Africa

This study highlights critical gaps in knowledge of zoonotic disease, inconsistent implementation of safety protocols, and inadequate PPE provision and/or use among veterinary fieldworkers. These findings highlight the urgent need to strengthen occupational health frameworks, standardize training, and improve access to protective resources to safeguard both workers and broader public health.

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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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2025-10-16
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https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22101577
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Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
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Assessing Zoonotic Disease Exposure and Occupational Health and Safety Practices Among Veterinary Services Fieldworkers in North West Province, South Africa

Tanusha Singh, Siyabonga Mhlongo, Nisha Naicker
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
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Assessing Zoonotic Disease Exposure and Occupational Health and Safety Practices Among Veterinary Services Fieldworkers in North West Province, South Africa

Tanusha Singh, Siyabonga Mhlongo, Nisha Naicker
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Abstract

This study highlights critical gaps in knowledge of zoonotic disease, inconsistent implementation of safety protocols, and inadequate PPE provision and/or use among veterinary fieldworkers. These findings highlight the urgent need to strengthen occupational health frameworks, standardize training, and improve access to protective resources to safeguard both workers and broader public health.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthVol. 22(10)
National Health Laboratory Service (ZA), University of Johannesburg (ZA), North-West University (ZA), Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (ZA), National Institute for Occupational Health (ZA)
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Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
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Assessing Zoonotic Disease Exposure and Occupational Health and Safety Practices Among Veterinary Services Fieldworkers in North West Province, South Africa — Tanusha Singh, Siyabonga Mhlongo, et al. · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS