| Autor: |
Abdulmoughni, Mohammed Abdulatif, Ismail, Aniza, Suddin, Leny Suzana, Jamil, Ahmad Taufik, Nur, Amrizal Muhammad, Sulong, Saperi |
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International Medical Journal; Jun2019, Vol. 26 Issue 3, p186-190, 5p |
| Abstrakt: |
Background: Occupational injury among Healthcare Workers (HCWs) is a very common occurrence in the medical industry as the workplace especially hospitals expose them to injuries because of the presence of different types of occupational hazards. There are many risk factors that contribute to occupational injuries and the understanding of these factors can help health organizations take corrective actions and preventive measures to reduce the risks that HCWs face. Objective: The aim of this study is to identify the prevalence of occupational injuries among health care workers at 48 Model Hospital (48 MH) in Sana'a, Yemen and the associated factors that contribute to Work-Related Injuries (WRIs). Methods: A cross-sectional study and simple random sampling, using a self-administrated questionnaire, consisting of eight (8) dimensions factors relating to work injuries among hospital direct care workers during the last one year of employment was administered. The SPSS 20 was used for statistical analysis whereby a total of 476 respondents constituted a response rate of 76% with a prevalence of injury at 53%. Results: Majority of respondents reported the following commonest hazards: Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSIs)(53%), punctures (18.7%), lifting and exertion(45.7%) and Needle stick Injuries (NSIs)(18.6%). Demographic factors such as age, gender, Body Mass Index (BMI) and education level were found to be significantly associated with WRIs (p < 0.001). Nurses and orderlies had higher risks of sustaining injuries compared to other occupations whereby the majority of injuries were reported in the Emergency Room (ER). Night shifts and overextended working hours significantly contributed to the high risk factor. Conclusion: Direct care occupations expose workers to a variety of risk factors contributing to occupational injuries and understanding of these factors can help health organizations take immediate corrective actions and control measures to reduce injury incidence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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