Occupational hazards during the teaching and practice of veterinary medicine at the University Veterinary Hospital, Universiti Putra Malaysia

Koo, Jie Yi (2020) Occupational hazards during the teaching and practice of veterinary medicine at the University Veterinary Hospital, Universiti Putra Malaysia. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Veterinary students and veterinary staffs from University Veterinary Hospital, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UVH-UPM) are expected to be exposed to different types of occupational hazards during the teaching and practice of veterinary medicine. This study aimed to determine the incidence and types of occupational hazards of veterinarians and veterinary students at UVH-UPM are at risk of, and the possible differences in the risk of various types of occupational hazards across years of study. A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a questionnaire created through Google Forms. Data on demographics, workplace hazards, types of injuries and diseases and hazard prevention and infection control were obtained. Of 250 students recruited, 59 (23.6%) were male and 121 (48.4%) of them were from clinical year. Out of 21 veterinary officers and lecturers recruited, 7 (33.3%) of them were male. Most of the clinical year students were exposed to the hazards more recently which is less than 5 months ago compared to pre- and para-clinical students. Hazards with highest frequency of exposure are taking radiograph and restraining animal for radiograph (OR: 17.719, 95% CI 7.642-41.085), followed by handling disinfectants such as alcohol, bleach (OR: 11.853, 95% CI 6.366-22.068) and handling sharps such as needle, scalpel blade (OR: 9.666, 95% CI 5.183-18.026). The types of injuries and diseases at UVH-UPM with highest risk were animal induced injury such as bites or scratches (OR: 9.654, 95% CI 5.007-18.614), needle-stick or scalpel blade injuries (OR: 4.476, 95% CI 2.579-7.766) and back or neck pain (OR: 3.658, 95% CI 1.906-7.020). This study revealed that students and staffs were exposed to different types of occupational hazards at UVH-UPM and the types of risks associated to each hazard differed across year of study. The risk of occupational hazards increases when students are in their clinical years.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Depositing User:	Ms. Nordeena Abdul Aziz
Date Deposited:	23 Oct 2023 02:49
Last Modified:	23 Oct 2023 02:49
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1501

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