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ArticleBMC public health2026

Health needs assessment for tropical vector-borne disease prevention among Chinese expatriate workers in Africa: a cross-sectional study.

Wenjun Hu, Zhangyi Xu, Jian He, Hongchu Wu, Yi Wang, Kun Yang, Yuzheng Huang

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Wenjun HuJiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214064, China.
Zhangyi XuJiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214064, China.
Jian HeJiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214064, China.
Hongchu WuJiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214064, China.
Yi WangJiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214064, China.
Kun YangJiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214064, China. yangkun@jipd.com.
Yuzheng HuangJiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214064, China. huangyuzheng@jipd.com.

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Jiangsu Province Capability Improvement Project through Science, Technology, and Education ZDXYS202207National Key Research and Development Program 2024YFC2310902Special Foundation for Science and Technology of Jiangsu Province BZ2024044
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Abstract

objectivesChinese-funded projects in Africa continue to grow in scale, and as a result Chinese expatriate workers face elevated health risks from tropical vector-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, and schistosomiasis. Limited evidence is available on the infection risk profiles and unmet health service needs of Chinese workers while stationed abroad.

methodsA cross-sectional online survey was conducted between September and October 2023 among Chinese employees working in African countries; and data was collected through a structured questionnaire informed by the Dahlgren-Whitehead model of health determinants. Descriptive statistics, χ

resultsOf 303 valid questionnaires, 33.7% respondents reported having contracted a tropical vector-borne disease, mainly malaria. Factors significantly associated with infection included older age (OR

conclusionChinese expatriate workers in Africa face multifaceted health challenges, underscoring the need to prioritize their health and well-being. Toward advancing universal health coverage, our findings highlight the importance of safeguarding mobile labor populations and fostering stronger collaboration between enterprises, public health systems, and host-country institutions.

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Needs AssessmentVector Borne DiseasesAdultAfricaChinaCross-Sectional StudiesEast Asian PeopleFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultChinese expatriate workersHealth needs assessmentTropical vector-borne diseases

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PMCPMC12895804

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