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Alaa K. Jasim
College of Health and Medical Techniques, Southern Technical University, Iraq
Education Environmental Science Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Medicine & Pharmacology Physics

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SATELLITE AND GROUND-BASED AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT IN AL-DIWANIYAH Ali S. Saleh; Alaa K. Jasim; Alaa S. Hantoosh
International Journal Multidisciplinary (IJMI) Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026): International Journal Multidisciplinary (IJMI)
Publisher : Antis-Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61796/ijmi.v3i3.518

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Objective: Ambient atmospheric pollution represents a critical threat to human health globally. Within Iraq, air quality has drastically diminished due to harsh climatic dust events and expanding unregulated anthropogenic factors. The primary goal of this investigation is to establish a thorough comparative analysis of air quality across the urban and rural sectors of Al-Diwaniyah Province. Method: A comparative cross-sectional design was carried out from mid-September 2025 through January 2026 across six strategic sampling locations. Ground-level monitoring utilized a calibrated Temtop M2000 device to log particulate metrics, while space-borne observations were acquired via the Sentinel-5P TROPOMI satellite for gaseous pollutants. A composite Z-score air quality index (AQI) evaluated safety thresholds, with statistical analysis processed through SPSS v26 software. Results: Ground measurements revealed that average PM2.5 (34.87 µg/m³) and PM10 (101.37 µg/m³) drastically outpaced WHO safety limits (p < 0.001). Satellite monitoring demonstrated a significant abundance in tropospheric NO₂ (63.54 µmol/m²) and O₃. The index classified 73.3% of the total observations as unhealthy for sensitive demographics. Urban sectors displayed significantly higher concentrations of PM2.5, PM10, and CO₂ than rural environments (p < 0.001), though rural locations showed a high prevalence (80.0%) of air quality categorized as hazardous for sensitive groups. Novelty: Al-Diwaniyah Province experiences severe atmospheric degradation. While urban centers undergo heavier pollution loads from concentrated traffic and fuel combustion, rural zones present distinct ambient threats to vulnerable populations from agricultural operations and dust.
COMPLIANCE WITH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICES AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN VACCINATION UNITS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY IN BASRA, IRAQ Fatima A. Najem; Alaa K. Jasim; Majid A. Maatook
International Journal Multidisciplinary (IJMI) Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026): International Journal Multidisciplinary (IJMI)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61796/ijmi.v3i3.552

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Objective: Healthcare workers (HCWs) in vaccination units are exposed to various occupational hazards, making adherence to occupational health and safety (OHS) measures essential. Therefore, this study aimed to assess OHS practices among HCWs in primary healthcare vaccination units in Basra Governorate, Iraq. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 11 health sectors in Basra Governorate, Iraq, using a multistage stratified sampling approach with 228 HCWs. It depended on a questionnaire, which was designed based on a comprehensive review of relevant literature. Then, practice levels were categorized based on scores (poor and good). Results: Most HCWs demonstrated the highest compliance was observed for safe disposal of contaminated waste and sharps (93.0%), regular hand hygiene (89.0%), avoiding needle recapping (84.2%), post-exposure management (78.1%), and wearing protective gowns (55.7%). Lower compliance was identified for ergonomic practices (2.2%), safe lifting techniques (1.3%), consistent face mask use (3.5%), and regular glove replacement for each patient (7.5%). Novelty HCWs showed good OHS practices influenced by their residence and medical field.
Co-Authors Alaa S. Hantoosh Ali S. Saleh Fatima A. Najem Majid A. Maatook