title: Occupational safety and health in The Gambia. Developing concern for worker health.
abstract: It is important for the occupational health nursing community to develop an international interest in worker health in countries with limited resources. The collaboration between The Gambia and the University of Iowa discussed in this article can be replicated in other settings and need not be limited to academic institutions. Corporate sponsorship and inclusion of workplace safety criteria in business contracts provide incentives for fostering change in developing countries.
authors.affiliation: University of Iowa College of Nursing, MSN Program in Occupational Health, Iowa City, IA, USA.
authors.forename: Kennith
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Culp
authors.forename: Maram
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bobb
authors.forename: Shannon P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Marquez
mesh_terms: D005714:Gambia; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D016272:Occupational Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D009785:Occupational Health Nursing / Q000266:history / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009786:Occupational Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009937:Organizational Objectives