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ArticleJournal of Korean medical science2021

The Occupational Characteristics and Health Status of Workers in Geographically Isolated and Confined Areas in the Republic of Korea.

Joonho Ahn, Jongin Lee, Sang Ha Lee, Min Young Park, Wanhyung Lee

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Article in Journal of Korean medical science, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Joonho AhnDepartment of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5940-9877
Jongin LeeDepartment of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4337-8444
Sang Ha LeeDepartment of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2245-6095
Min Young ParkDepartment of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7812-7912
Wanhyung LeeDepartment of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea. wanhyung@gmail.com.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6408-7668

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Abstract

backgroundThis study investigates the safety and health status of geographically isolated and confined workers.

methodsThis study was conducted in Baekryeong Island in Korea in 2020. The age-standardized prevalence ratios (aSPR) for occupational injury, unmet medical needs, psychological status, and lifestyle were estimated from the available data. Also, we compared the aSPRs of workers in Baekryeong Island with a reference study population who participated in a nationally representative survey in Korea.

resultsThe study revealed that Baekryeong Island workers had an increased risk of acquiring health and safety problems compared to the general worker population. The island workers showed a significant increase in unmet medical care (aSPR, 5.319; 95% confidence interval [CI], 3.984-6.958) and occupational injury (aSPR, 8.371; 95% CI, 3.820-15.892).

conclusionThis study identified the safety and health problems of geographically isolated workers in Baekryeong Island. The risk of occupational injury and unmet medical care are simultaneously highlighted in the region's population, thereby underscoring the importance of prevention.

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Health StatusLife StyleAdultEmploymentFemaleHealth Services Needs and DemandHumansIslandsMaleMiddle AgedOccupational HealthOccupational InjuriesPrevalenceRepublic of KoreaSocial IsolationSocioeconomic FactorsEmploymentHealth StatusIslandsIsolated workersOccupational Injuries

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