Introduction: The health sector is a field where employees are frequently exposed to occupational injuries due to high-risk working conditions. This study aimed to examine the distribution and causes of occupational injuries experienced by healthcare workers in the last 5 years in Turkey.Materials and methods: In this population-based and national-scale study, occupational injuries reported to the Ministry of Health from healthcare organizations in 81 provinces of Turkey between 01.01.2019 and 31.12.2023 were retrospectively analyzed. Variables such as age, gender, title, place of employment, types of injuries, causes, and outcomes of occupational injuries were evaluated.Results: A total of 68,563 occupational injuries were reported between the years analyzed. 64.5% of the injuries affected female workers. Occupational injuries occurred most frequently during the summer months and in hospitals. According to age groups, the highest rate of occupational injuries was observed in the 20–29 age group with 39.3%. Among the types of occupational injuries, sharps injuries were the most common, with 55.3%. It was followed by slips, trips, and falls (13.2%). As a result of occupational injuries, 76.2% of healthcare workers were able to return to work without long-term absence. Over the 5 years, 61 healthcare workers lost their lives due to occupational injuries. Nurses and midwives were the occupational groups most exposed to injuries, followed by cleaning staff.Conclusion: Turkey's healthcare workers have a high exposure rate to occupational injuries. Women and young workers are the most affected groups. Strengthening the occupational safety culture and providing safe working environments is necessary.

Job satisfaction strongly affects nurses’ life satisfaction and is directly affected by life satisfaction. Our study aimed to determine nurses’ life and job satisfaction, show their relationship, and evaluate the factors affecting them. This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2022 at a university hospital in Türkiye. The study population included all nurses working at the hospital for at least one month, and 920 nurses participated. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, which consisted of sections on sociodemographic characteristics, job and life satisfaction, and factors related to the nursing profession. Job satisfaction was measured using the Index of Job Satisfaction, while life satisfaction was assessed with the Life Satisfaction Scale, both validated tools. Data collection occurred during periodic health examinations through face-to-face interviews. Most participants chose the nursing profession willingly and found it suitable for themselves. However, many reported dissatisfaction with their earnings. Higher job satisfaction was associated with older age, having children, good perceived health, shorter weekly working hours, willingly choosing the nursing profession and unit, and favorable working conditions and income. Similarly, life satisfaction was higher among those with good perceived health, fewer weekly working hours, willingly chosen profession and unit, and no smoking or chronic diseases. Supportive working conditions and adequate income strongly influenced both job and life satisfaction. A significant, positive, and moderate correlation was found between job and life satisfaction, highlighting their interconnectedness. These findings suggest that improving nurses’ working conditions, ensuring adequate income, and supporting healthier lifestyles could enhance job and life satisfaction. Enhancing working conditions is essential to improving nurses’ job satisfaction, which, in turn, positively impacts their overall life satisfaction. Policymakers should prioritize initiatives that address workplace challenges and foster a supportive environment for nurses.

Background: The textile industry, a vital sector in Türkiye, exposes workers to numerous occupational risks, including physical, chemical, and ergonomic hazards. The weaving stage, in particular, involves prolonged exposure to chemicals, noise, and dust, posing significant health challenges. Identifying workplace hazards is critical to safeguarding employee health and productivity. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in two textile factories in Türkiye. This research investigated perceived workplace risks and related factors to which weaving workers are exposed. Sociodemographics, work-related characteristics and perceptions of chemical, noise, and dust exposures were analyzed. A total of 355 people participated in the study. Findings: Nearly three-quarters of participants were male, 40% were smokers, and 55.8% worked over 45 hours weekly. Chemical exposure was reported in 21.1% of workplaces, 75.5% identified noise as a hazard, and 65.9% noted dusty environments. About 19.3% did not use personal protective equipment (PPE), citing discomfort and perceived inefficacy. Health complaints in the past week included skin issues (10.7%), eye irritation (17.5%), hearing problems (12.7%), and respiratory symptoms (11.5%). Conclusions: Weaving workers face significant occupational risks, particularly from chemical, noise, and dust exposures. Long-term exposure to these hazards may lead to chronic diseases, reducing workers’ quality of life. Training and preventive measures are essential to mitigate these risks and improve workplace safety. Application to Practice: Implementing targeted interventions, such as enhanced workplace planning, safer technologies, regular maintenance, ergonomic support, and comprehensive training programs, can improve health and safety conditions for weaving workers while boosting productivity and reducing healthcare costs.

Introduction: Occupational injuries among healthcare workers adversely affect the quality of healthcare services by undermining their physical and mental well-being. This study evaluates the frequency, characteristics, and influencing factors of occupational injuries among non-physician healthcare workers in a university hospital. Methods: This cross-sectional study examines occupational injuries reported between 2020 and 2023 at a university hospital in Turkey. Variables included sociodemographic characteristics, occupation, department, working hours, cause and type of injury, time of injury, affected body part, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), medical intervention, and incapacity for work. Results: A total of 694 occupational injuries were reported at Gazi University Hospital between 2020 and 2023, with the fewest cases occurring in 2021. Among the injured workers, 58.8% were female, 89.2% were aged between 20 and 49 years, 30.1% did not use PPE, 76.4% received medical intervention, and 11.1% experienced incapacity for work. Cleaning workers (33.6%) and nurses (32.1%) accounted for the highest proportion of injuries. Sharps injuries were the most common type (48.8%), while injuries to the hands, fingers, and wrists comprised 53.3% of cases. The highest frequency of injuries occurred between 11:00 and 11:59 am. Sharps injuries were significantly associated with gender, age, educational background, occupation, working hours, and injury time. In contrast, cases of workplace violence were significantly associated with gender, occupation, and working hours. Conclusions: Sharps injuries and violence represent critical occupational hazards. Preventive strategies should be tailored to healthcare workers’ occupational roles and educational levels. Effective surveillance systems and reporting mechanisms should be implemented to promote workplace safety and reduce the risk of injuries.

Background: Cleaning workers face many workplace risk factors and may experience many health problems. In this context, this study aimed to evaluate the musculoskeletal disorders, the health status of hospital cleaning workers, and the working conditions and risk factors affecting the workplace...

Ciddi bir morbidite ve mortalite nedeni olan obezite yaşam kalitesini olumsuz yönde etkiler. Sıklığı giderek artmaktadır. Fazla kilolu kişilerin beden ağırlıkları konusundaki yanlış algıları sağlıklı tutum ve davranışların benimsenmesini engelleyebilir. Çalışmadaki amacımız, bir ilçede yaşayan 15 yaş ve üzeri kişilerdeki obezite ile beden ağırlığı algısı ve ilişkili etmenleri saptamaktır. Aksaray ili Ağaçören ilçesinde yapılan araştırma, kesitsel tiptedir. 418 kişi katılımıyla yapılmıştır. Araştırmada kullanılan anket formu kişilere evleri ziyaret edilerek yüz yüzeuygulanmıştır. Katılımcıların boy uzunluğu ve vücut ağırlığı ölçümleri yapılıp vücut kitle indeksleri hesaplanmıştır. Araştırmaya katılanların %34,9’unun pre-obez, %33,8’inin obez olduğu görülmüştür. Zayıfların %87,5’inin, normal kategorisindekilerin %84,6’sının, pre-obezlerin %30,8’inin, obezlerin ise %8,5’inin beden ağırlığı algısının doğru olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Yaş, cinsiyet, medeni durum, öğrenim durumu, çalışma durumu ve aylık gelire göre obezite açısından anlamlı fark vardır (p<0,05). Toplumda obeziteye karşı bilinçlenmenin bir an önce başlaması gerektiği görülmektedir. Tüm bireyler obezite ve risk faktörleri açısından değerlendirmeli, sağlık eğitimleri yoluyla farkındalıkları artırılmalıdır.