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Grinning and bearing it - A mixed methods approach to explore animal-related injuries in UK and Irish Veterinary Students

2025-12-21 occupational and environmental health Title + abstract only
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BackgroundWhile veterinary surgeons are known to have particularly high rates of injury compared to other sectors, little is known about rates of injury among veterinary students. This study aims to understand animal-related injury rates, injury context and mechanisms, attitudes to reporting injuries, and behaviour change among UK and Irish veterinary students. MethodsA survey was distributed to students across all veterinary schools operating in the UK and Ireland in 2021. Questions explored p...

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