The prevalence of occupational accidents and diseases among 112 emergency medical workers and factors affecting it

Abstract

Occupational health has been defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as employees in all professions have complete physical, mental, and social well-being and maintain and develop this well-being. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of work-related risks, work-related diseases, occupational accidents, and diseases faced by 112 emergency medical workers and factors affecting it. This descriptive, cross-sectional study included 415 health personnel working in 112 emergency medical services in Elazig Province. It was found that 74.7%, 21.2%, and 6.3% of participants, throughout their professional life, have experienced at least one of the work-related risks, occupational accidents, and diseases, respectively. Female employees experienced more work-related diseases (p<0.01), work-related risks (p<0.01), and occupational accidents (p<0.01) than males. Being female was identified as a risk factor, and training on occupational health and safety issues was a protective factor.