Analysis of Injuries and Illnesses in Medical Professional Training of Officers and Soldiers in a Chinese People's Armed Police Force Unit in Western Plain Region During Spring

YU Zeqi; GU Mengqi

doi:10.13730/j.issn.2097-2148.2025.04.009

Abstract：Objective To investigate the occurrence and prevalence of injuries and illnesses in medical professional training of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force officers and soldiers in western plain region during spring,so as to provide data support for enhancing the medical support services.Methods A total of 177 Chinese People's Armed Police Force officers and soldiers participating in the 2022 medical professional training program in the western plain region were enrolled.Demographic information was collected through on-site surveys,injuries and illnesses data were obtained from the outpatient registration records.Results Regarding overall incidence rates,participants aged 23-27,holding ranks of corporal or sergeant,with bachelor or associate degrees and those possessing medical background or working history showed significantly lower incidence rates compared to those aged 19-＜23,holding ranks of private or senior soldier,with high school or technical secondary school education and without medical background or working history(all P＜0.05);among the specific diseases,the incidence of cold in the officers and soldiers aged 23-27,with bachelor or associate degrees,and those possessing medical background or working history was significantly lower than officers and soldiers aged 19-＜23 years,with high school or technical secondary school education,and without medical background or work-ing history,the incidence of tinea pedis in soldiers holding ranks of private or senior was lower than that in soldiers hold-ing ranks of corporal or sergeant(all P＜0.05).Conclusion Respiratory diseases predominate during spring medical spe-cialty training,with common conditions including common cold,soft tissue injuries,tonsillitis,dermatitis and tinea pe-dis.Distribution of injuries and illnesses are significantly associated with age,military rank,educational level and medical background or working history.