Occupational Hazards Knowledge among a Sample of Medical and Paramedical Staff in Baghdad City
Occupational hazards include any behaviors which possess the potential to cause or raise risks at the workplace, as well as the compounding effects of accidents and occupational diseases within workers in the health and medical field. As a result, such hazards have a deleterious impact on staff, th...
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Occupational hazards include any behaviors which possess the potential to cause or raise risks at the workplace, as well as the compounding effects of accidents and occupational diseases within workers in the health and medical field. As a result, such hazards have a deleterious impact on staff, their families and friends, and the country. To identify the levels of knowledge of medical and paramedical staff regarding occupational hazards in their workplaces.
An observational snapshot cross sectional study, started at Jan 5th and up to April 10th, 2022 at 3 hospitals and 3 health centers at Baghdad governorate, on 485 participants from medical and paramedical staff, information about knowledge collected through a structured questionnaire developed by the researcher.
Results observed more than half responses regarding of sub domain "General Knowledge's items" had a “Good” evaluating and assigned for 6 (54.55%), while the leftover item are assigned an “Accepted” evaluation, then followed by the second sub domain of "Specific Knowledge's items" an “Accepted” evaluating for 4(57.14%) items, while leftover items assigned a “Good” evaluation.
The introduction of modern educational programs among medical and paramedical personnel is essential in order to expand their understanding of occupational hazards in their respective fields of practice.
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| spelling | doaj-art-27c2c299012c4aad9b24e3b0f9c55a702025-01-19T11:07:09Zengmiddle technical universityJournal of Techniques1818-653X2708-83832022-11-014Special Issue10.51173/jt.v4i33.609Occupational Hazards Knowledge among a Sample of Medical and Paramedical Staff in Baghdad CitySajjad M. hasan0Suhair M. Hassoun1Luma H. Ali2College of Health & Medical Technology - Baghdad, Middle Technical University, Baghdad, IraqCollege of Health & Medical Technology - Baghdad, Middle Technical University, Baghdad, IraqCollege of Health & Medical Technology - Baghdad, Middle Technical University, Baghdad, Iraq Occupational hazards include any behaviors which possess the potential to cause or raise risks at the workplace, as well as the compounding effects of accidents and occupational diseases within workers in the health and medical field. As a result, such hazards have a deleterious impact on staff, their families and friends, and the country. To identify the levels of knowledge of medical and paramedical staff regarding occupational hazards in their workplaces. An observational snapshot cross sectional study, started at Jan 5th and up to April 10th, 2022 at 3 hospitals and 3 health centers at Baghdad governorate, on 485 participants from medical and paramedical staff, information about knowledge collected through a structured questionnaire developed by the researcher. Results observed more than half responses regarding of sub domain "General Knowledge's items" had a “Good” evaluating and assigned for 6 (54.55%), while the leftover item are assigned an “Accepted” evaluation, then followed by the second sub domain of "Specific Knowledge's items" an “Accepted” evaluating for 4(57.14%) items, while leftover items assigned a “Good” evaluation. The introduction of modern educational programs among medical and paramedical personnel is essential in order to expand their understanding of occupational hazards in their respective fields of practice. https://journal.mtu.edu.iq/index.php/MTU/article/view/609Occupational health and safetyOccupational hazardsKnowledgeHealthcare facilitiesMedical and paramedical staff |
| spellingShingle | Sajjad M. hasan Suhair M. Hassoun Luma H. Ali Occupational Hazards Knowledge among a Sample of Medical and Paramedical Staff in Baghdad City Journal of Techniques Occupational health and safety Occupational hazards Knowledge Healthcare facilities Medical and paramedical staff |
| title | Occupational Hazards Knowledge among a Sample of Medical and Paramedical Staff in Baghdad City |
| title_full | Occupational Hazards Knowledge among a Sample of Medical and Paramedical Staff in Baghdad City |
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| title_short | Occupational Hazards Knowledge among a Sample of Medical and Paramedical Staff in Baghdad City |
| title_sort | occupational hazards knowledge among a sample of medical and paramedical staff in baghdad city |
| topic | Occupational health and safety Occupational hazards Knowledge Healthcare facilities Medical and paramedical staff |
| url | https://journal.mtu.edu.iq/index.php/MTU/article/view/609 |
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