Sociodemographic and organizational factors of health professionals' occupational health and safety in Ethiopia: A multilevel regression analysis

Sociodemographic and Organizational Determinants of Occupational Health and Safety among Health Professionals in Ethiopia: A Multilevel Regression Analysis

Occupational health and safety are among the critical concerns within the health service delivery process globally, especially in low- and middle-income nations where workplace hazard exposure is frequent. This study has ascertained from a multilevel regression-based analysis, through sociodemographics and organizational characteristics, factors likely to affect occupational health and safety among health workers in Ethiopia. The study analyzes individual- and institutional-level determinants, presenting information on workplace safety, risk exposure, and potential policy intervention. The findings add to evidence-based strategies for improving OHS measures and protecting frontline health workers.

Keywords: Occupational health and safety, healthcare workers, multilevel regression, sociodemographic factors, organizational factors, Ethiopia.