Recreation methods and self-reported accidents or injuries, their period of recovery among garment factory (Desi Arts) workers located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

58 workers in a garment factory volunteered to take part in a cross-sectional survey, using a Google form after consent. One-way ANOVA was used as a statistical tool to analyze the relation between the impact of recreation methods on injury and accident incidents in the past year as well as their recovery time (resuming work). There were 22.4% female workers. Maximum workers were in the age group of 21-30 years. 41.4% were permanently residing in the vicinity and the majority (55.2%) were Muslims, 51.7% belonged to Rajasthan, India. The prevalence of self-reported accidents and injuries at and outside work was 9 episodes,15.52%. Maximum workers spent 6-8 hours in their occupation. 63.8% lived with their family. The majority were married. Maximum could pass time on phone, followed by sleeping (other than night sleep) for recreation. Cooking having meals together, and early morning walks were also highly practiced for recreation. Discussions with friends and family and outings with family were significantly associated with recovery. Higher salary and marriage were inversely associated with accidents, injuries, and periods of recovery.