Study variables

Injured during work

p-value (χ2)

No (n = 165)

Yes (n = 31)

Gender

Male

139

27

0.69 (0.16)

Female

26

4

Age group

Up to 35 years

112

21

0.47 (0.52)

More than 35 years

53

10

Highest level of education

Up to SHS

96

16

0.50 (0.46)

Tertiary

69

15

Marital status

Single

62

11

0.43 (0.61)

Married/Widowed Separated/Divorced

103

20

Working hours per week

Up to 40 hours

77

9

0.07 (3.30)

More than 40 hours

87

22

Work experience (years)

Up to 5 years

114

23

0.60 (0.27)

More than 5 years

50

8

Job category

Engineer/Non-Technical/ Staff Technical Staff

92

11

0.04 (4.30)*

Technician/Mechanic

73

20

On-the job training received since employment

No

21

4

0.94 (0.01)

Yes

141

27