A Study of Related Factors Associated with Injuries in Taiwan

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Title:	A Study of Related Factors Associated with Injuries in Taiwan
Authors:	Hsu-Hung Chien
Contributors:	Department of Healthcare Administration/Healthcare Division
Keywords:	Accident Injuries
Date:	2009
Issue Date:	2009-11-17 11:12:52 (UTC+0)
Publisher:	Asia University
Abstract:	The study examines the related factors associated with injuries in Taiwan by using the cross-sectional study design and secondary data set of 2005 Survey of Social Development Trends?Health and Security which was conducted by Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics Executive Yuan, R.O.C. The results of logistic regression revealed that younger groups, administrators and laborers, lower personal yearly income, self-perceived unhealthy, the level of hypersomnia, and abnormal weight were more likely to have accident injuries. Considering to the extent of association, the most important factors are self-perceived health, the level of hypersomnia, and age group. There was no significant difference between the researches on accident injuries in one month and three months. The results of this study identified the traits of people who are likely to have accident injuries. More healthy promotions and researches should be implemented upon the specific population based on this study. Policy makers could review the inadequate policies or actions and improve it to achieve the goal of saving more lives.
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