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ArticleBMC public health2024

Occupational health and safety among farmers: a comprehensive study in Central Anatolia, Turkey.

Melike Ekmekci, Sevda Yaman

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Article in BMC public health, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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  1. Logging-related fatalities in the Eastern Black Sea region of Türkiye: a forensic-epidemiological analysis.Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES · 2026
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Melike EkmekciMaster Student, Yozgat Bozok University Occupational Health and Safety, Yozgat, Turkey.ORCID 0009-0000-6078-3682
Sevda YamanOccupational Health and Safety Department, Yozgat Bozok University, Akdagmadeni College of Health, Yozgat, Akdağmadeni, Turkey. sevda.ural@yobu.edu.tr.ORCID 0000-0002-2140-0121

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe agricultural sector is vital for food production, economic stability, and environmental sustainability. However, it also poses significant occupational health and safety challenges due to factors such as heavy machinery usage, exposure to chemicals, and challenging environmental conditions.

methodThis cross-sectional study involved 366 farmers affiliated with the Yozgat Chamber of Agriculture in Turkey. Data on demographic characteristics, occupational factors, and work accidents were collected with interview technique between May and August 2023. While descriptive data were expressed as categories with numbers and percentages, chi-square analysis was used to compare the obtained answers with the status of having or not having a work accident. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to estimate the effect of independent variables on the probability of having a work accident.

resultsThe study revealed that 33.0% of farmers experienced work accidents in the last year. Most accidents occurred during work shifts (28.8%) and in the fall season (34.8%). Factors contributing to accidents included lack of personal protective equipment (51.5%) and transportation-related issues (36.4%). Logistic regression analysis indicated that working more than 8 h daily, working 5 days or more per week, and using bus/minibus transportation significantly increased the likelihood of experiencing work accidents.

conclusionFindings underscore the importance of implementing effective occupational health and safety measures, including proper training, provision of personal protective equipment, and improving transportation safety. Addressing these issues can enhance the well-being of agricultural workers and contribute to a safer working environment in the sector.

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Accidents, OccupationalFarmersOccupational HealthAdultAgricultureCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRisk FactorsTurkeyYoung AdultAgricultural SectorFarmingOccupational Health and SafetyOccupational risk factorsWork-related accidents

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PMCPMC11460113

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