Attitudes and practices regarding occupational hazards among a sample of medical and paramedical staff in Baghdad governorate

Occupational hazards refer to any activities that have a possible cause or increase the risk in the workplace, the multiplying effects of occupational injuries and diseases among providers of health care include economic loss, physical loss, and psychological disorders such as depression and stress. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in hospitals and health centers to determine the level of attitudes, and practices regarding occupational hazards among a sample of medical and paramedical staff in Baghdad governorate. During the period from January 5th, 2022 ending on April 10th, 2022, 485 staff individuals participated in the study. Regarding the attitudes of the staff, the results observed that all responses regarding the preceding domain had a "Good" evaluation. While the practices of the medical and paramedical staff that were studied, the results that observed the most responses regarding of preceding domain had a "Good" evaluation with some of responses was “Accepted” and “Poor”. This study concluded that the medical and paramedical staff had "Good" attitudes and practices regarding the occupational hazards in their working environment. It recommends that the attitudes, and practices of the staff be enhanced by, efficient training courses, and assurance of the effectiveness OSH departments in health facilities.