Assessment Of Non-fatal Occupational Injuries And Associated Factors In Building Construction Sector Of Adama Science And Technology University Research Park Construction Site Adama Ethiopia

Introduction: Construction industry has been identified as one of the most hazardous industries both in industrialized and industrializing countries. This sector is growing very fast in Ethiopia in recent times. Work-related injuries in construction sector present a major public health problem resulting in serious social and economic consequences that could be prevented if appropriate measures are taken.rnObjectives: The aim of this study was to determine the magnitude of non-fatal occupational injuries and describe factors affecting its happening on building construction site workers of Adama Science and Technology University, Research Park Construction site, AdamarnMethods: Cross-sectional study was conducted at Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU) Research Park Construction site from March 01- April 10, 2016, Adama City. Stratified sampling method was done to select the eligible participants. Binary Logistic regression analysis was used to determine OR and 95% CI. Variables with p-value

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