OCCUPATIONAL-ACCIDENTS

EFFECT OF RECALL ON REPORTING OF AT-WORK INJURIES

The effects of recall on self reporting of occupational injuries in epidemiological studies were examined. Data on occupational injuries were taken from the 1988 Occupational Health Supplement to the National Health Interview Survey. There were 29,412 persons who had worked at some time during the past year who were interviewed to obtain information on any injuries they had suffered at work during the year. The authors conclude that using a 12 month or longer reference period in injury surveys results in an underestimate of work related injuries. A shorter reference period, such as 4 weeks, which improves recall is desirable to provide more accurate estimates.

Public Health Reports, 110(3):350-354, 1995. (10 references)

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