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Brittany S Hollerbach1, Christopher M Kaipust, Walker S C Poston
1Center for Fire, Rescue, and EMS Health Research, NDRI - USA, Inc., Leawood, Kansas (Dr Hollerbach, Dr Kaipust, Dr Poston, Dr Haddock, Dr Jahnke); Department of Kinesiology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas (Dr Heinrich).
Objective:
To examine occupational injuries among career women firefighters (FFs).
Methods:
A national cross-sectional survey assessed injury prevalence, types, frequencies, and predictors.
Results:
A total of 3012 women career FFs were enrolled in the study. Almost a third (31.7%) reported at least one occupational injury in the past 12 months. The most common injuries were dislocations, sprains, or strains (59.3%). Racial minority status, self-rated health, body composition, exercise habits, substance use, mental health, and job dissatisfaction were all significant injury correlates. Nearly 43% of injuries resulted in missed workdays. Additionally, 25% reported incurring chronic injuries.
Conclusions:
Women FFs reported a high prevalence of occupational injury and a significant percentage reported chronic injuries. These data can inform initiatives to curtail injuries in the fire service and better protect women FFs.
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