Abstract
Field research in archaeology and biological anthropology exists in many different environments, each with implicit hazards to the well-being of the research team. It is considered standard practice for the principal investigator or academic team leader to be responsible for the well-being of the research team. It is not, however, a common requirement that field team leaders have specific training in how to ensure that the team is well prepared to safeguard its medical and psychological well-being during a field season. The most systematic study of health and safety among anthropology field camps was performed in 1986–87 and published in Current Anthropology (Howell 1988, 1990). The three greatest hazards identified (motor vehicle collisions, malaria, and hepatitis) have been mitigated due to a series of engineering and medical advances; however, hazards still abound. The Combined Anthropology Medical Preparation Survey (CAMPS) reassesses the hazards faced during field research in archaeology and biological anthropology and gauges the desire among field researchers for additional training or resources on medical readiness. As a medical needs assessment, it is intended to serve as a foundation for designing a systematic approach for team leaders to protect the well-being of team members before, during, and after fieldwork.
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