Dingani Moyo, Fungai Kavenga, Ronald Thulani Ncube, Farai Peter Macheri, Tariro Christwish Mando, Florence Moyo, Orippa Muzvidziwa, Mpokiseng Ncube, Hellen Masvingo, Blessings Chigaraza, Andrew Nyambo, Albert Mangwanya, Rosemary Ncube Mwale, Trust Mazadza, Tinashe Magidi, Gerald Benny, Chamunorwa Ndudzo, Victoria Varaidzo Kandido, Kudzaishe Mutungamiri, Collins Timire
In Zimbabwe, artisanal and small-scale miners (ASMs) have a high prevalence of tuberculosis (TB), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and silicosis. Previous studies on ASMs utilised programme data, and it was not possible to understand reasons for the high prevalence of these comorbidities. We conducted a cross-sectional study to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of ASMs regarding TB, HIV, and silicosis. We enrolled a convenience sample of 652 ASMs. Their mean (standard deviation) age was 34...
November 27, 2023: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health