Predisposing factors influencing occupational injury among frontline building construction workers in Ghana

This study aims to examine the predisposing factors influencing occupational injuries among frontline construction workers in Ghana. A cross-sectional survey was carried out with 634 frontline construction workers in Kumasi metropolis of Ghana using a structured questionnaire. The study was conducte...

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Published in:BMC research notes 2019-11, Vol.12 (1), p.728-728, Article 728
Main Authors: Amissah, John, Badu, Eric, Agyei-Baffour, Peter, Nakua, Emmanuel Kweku, Mensah, Isaac
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accidental Falls - statistics & numerical data
Adolescent
Adult
Construction Industry
Construction workers
Cross-Sectional Studies
Demographic aspects
Female
Frontline construction workers
Ghana
Ghana - epidemiology
Households
Humans
Injuries
Kumasi
Male
Middle Aged
Occupational Health - statistics & numerical data
Occupational Injuries - epidemiology
Occupational Injury
Personal injuries
Prevalence
Research Note
Risk Factors
Strategic planning (Business)
Surveys and Questionnaires
Work related injuries
Workers
Young Adult
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Summary:This study aims to examine the predisposing factors influencing occupational injuries among frontline construction workers in Ghana. A cross-sectional survey was carried out with 634 frontline construction workers in Kumasi metropolis of Ghana using a structured questionnaire. The study was conducted from December 2016 to June 2017 using a household-based approach. The respondents were selected through a two-stage sampling approach. A multivariate logistics regression model was employed to examine the association between risk factors and injury. Data was analyzed employing descriptive and inferential statistics with STATA version 14. The study found an injury prevalence of 57.91% among the workers. Open Wounds (37.29%) and fractures (6.78%) were the common and least injuries recorded respectively. The proximal factors (age, sex of worker, income) and distal factors (e.g. work structure, trade specialization, working hours, job/task location, and monthly off days) were risk factors for occupational injuries among frontline construction workers. The study recommends that policymakers and occupational health experts should incorporate the proximal and distal factors in the design of injury prevention as well as management strategies.
ISSN:1756-0500
1756-0500
DOI:10.1186/s13104-019-4744-8