Table 2. Characteristics of Participants' Injuries(N=89).
Frequency (n) | Percent (%) | |
---|---|---|
Sustained injury at work | ||
Yes | 89 | 100 |
Length of time since injury | ||
Within 1 week | 19 | 21 |
< 1 month ago | 47 | 53 |
< 1 year ago | 23 | 26 |
Perceived severity of injury | ||
Minor | 10 | 11 |
Not severe but painful | 76 | 86 |
Severe | 3 | 3 |
Treatment locations | ||
Community clinic | 20 | 23 |
Private physician | 19 | 21 |
Emergency Room | 29 | 33 |
Self-treat at home | 21 | 23 |
Method of payment for medical care | ||
Cash or check | 81 | 91 |
Medicare/Medicaid | 8 | 9 |