Table 7 The most commonly reported mechanisms of serious injury in female, when compared to male australian soldiers
From: A profile of injuries suffered by female soldiers serving in the Australian Army
Mechanism | Female | Male | IRR [95% CI] |
|---|---|---|---|
Falls | 4 (0.05, 21.1%) | 11 (0.02, 11.6%) | 2.16 [0.69–6.78] |
Being trapped by objects | 3 (0.04, 15.8%) | 5 (0.01, 5.3%) | 3.56 [0.85–14.90] |
Exposure to heat | 2 (0.024, 10.5%) | 8 (0.016, 8.4%) | 1.48 [0.32–6.99] |
Food Poisoning | 2 (0.02, 10.5%) | 0 (0.00) | Â |
aCollated others | 9 (0.11, 47.4%) | 71 (0.14, 74.7%) | 0.75 [0.38–1.50] |
TOTAL | 19 (100%) | 95 (100%) | Â |