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Investigation of Occupational Injuries in Clients Referred to the Occupational Compensation Commission of Isfahan Forensic Medicine During the Years 2017 to 2022
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Alireza Safaeian1    , Behfar Teimouri2 , Pardis Kaviani Moghaddam3 |
1- Department of Social Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2- Forensic Medicine Commission of Isfahan Province, Isfahan, Iran
3- School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran , pardiskaviani916@gmail.com |
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Abstract: (807 Views) |
Introduction: In any country, the prevention and management of occupational injuries lead to the improvement of the health of the workers of that society. Recognizing occupational injuries is of special importance to achieve the above goal. In this regard, the present study was conducted to determine occupational injuries in the referrals to the Forensic Medical Occupational Compensation Commission of Isfahan during the years 2017 to 2022.
Methods: This descriptive, analytical and cross-sectional study was conducted in 1400 on all those who referred to forensic medicine with occupational compensation complaints. The sample size based on the number of patient visits in the last 5 years was equal to 120 people who were included in the study by the census. Data were collected by checklist and analyzed in SPSS version 22 software at a significance level of less than 0.05.
Results: 115 people (95.8%) were male, 48 people (40%) were between 40 and 50 years old, 93 people (77.5%) were married, and 58 people (48.3%)had a diploma. Most injuries were related to skeletal injuries in 66 (55%)of the patients. The work experience of 58 people (48.3%) was less than 10years, 27 people (22.5%) were from other industries and 119 people (99.2%)were from service jobs. The employment status of 88 people (73.3%) was contractual. There was a significant relationship between the organ involved and work history (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Considering that most injuries are related to musculoskeletal disorders, necessary measures, correct policies, appropriate training and protective equipment should be provided to reduce these injuries. |
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| Keywords: Occupational injuries, Occupational compensation, Accidents |
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Type of Article: Short Communication |
Subject:
Forensic Work Medicine
Received: 2022/09/5 | Revised: 2023/02/7 | Accepted: 2022/11/19 | ePublished: 2023/02/5
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