Table 3 Occupation-related questionnaire responded by patients who were injured at work. FB foreign body. aValid n = 10. bValid n = 7 in the work-related injury subgroup and 5 in the metal workers and mechanics subgroup.
Work-related injury subgroup | |
|---|---|
n | 45 |
Occupation, n (%) | |
Metal worker | 19 (42) |
Mechanic | 13 (29) |
Others | 13 (29) |
Wears protective goggles during work, n (%) | |
Yes | 6 (13) |
No | 36 (80) |
Not answered | 3 (7) |
Reasons not wearing protective goggles, n (%) | |
Discomfort during wear | 4 (9) |
Blocks view | 10 (22) |
Feel not necessary | 19 (42) |
Not answered | 12 (27) |
Prior FB incident occurred during work, n (%) | |
Yes | 19 (42) |
No | 24 (53) |
Not answered | 2 (4) |
Number of FB incident occurred during work, mean (range)a | 11.1 (1–50) |
Have taken leave from work due to FB incident, n (%) | |
Yes | 4 (9) |
No | 36 (80) |
Not answered | 5 (11) |
Duration of leave from work due to FB incident, h, mean ± SDb | 18.7 (0–80) |
Employer have provided educational courses on eye protection, n (%) | |
Yes | 19 (42) |
No | 23 (51) |
Not answered | 3 (7) |
Employer provides protective googles, n (%) | |
Yes | 28 (62) |
No | 14 (31) |
Not answered | 3 (7) |
