Citation

O'Connor M, Kelleher C. Ir. Med. J. 1998; 91(6): 206-209.

Affiliation

Dept. of Health Promotion, National University of Ireland, Galway.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Winstone Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10069130

Abstract

Three hundred Irish Medical Organisation members were surveyed on health promotion and health and safety issues. 64.7% responded (65.3 males; 33.7% < thirty-five years). Over half (54.9%) were aware of the safety legislation and very few reported available occupational health services. A majority wanted more such services. Nearly all believed health promotion was important yet only 35.2% always availed of opportunities to give such advice. 36.3% were often stressed, particularly at work. Alcohol was sometimes or frequently used to cope by around half of respondents. Although less than half (47.7%) used whole milk, one third usually or always added salt to their food. 15.5% took no weekly aerobic exercise but 42.0% claimed to do so three times weekly. 11.4 were current smokers. A third of women had never had a cervical smear. We conclude doctors require adequate occupational health services.

Language: en