Musculoskeletal problems and quality of life of elementary school teachers

• Autorzy: Karakaya I. C. , Karakaya M. G. , Tunc E. , Kihtir M.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: To investigate prevalence and anatomical distribution of musculoskeletal pain (MSP) and its impact on quality of life (QoL) in elementary school teachers working in Muğla town center. Methods: Physical, sociodemographic and occupational characteristics of 104 teachers were recorded. Onset, prevalence and consequences of MSP (Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire) and QoL (Short Form-36 Health Survey) of teachers with (n = 37) and without (n = 67) MSP during the last 12 months were compared. Results: The prevalence of MSP was 77% for the lifelong period and 36% for the last 12 months. Physical and sociodemographic characteristics, daily employment period and length of standing and sitting were similar between groups (p > 0.05). The most common painful regions were the neck (39%) and the lower back (38%). MSP of these regions was the common reason for seeking healthcare, prevention from activities and taking sick leave. MSP had negative impact, especially on the physical components of QoL (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The results reveal high prevalence of MSP among teachers, as well as its negative impacts on QoL. Especially neck and lower back seem to be the most frequently affected regions of the body. These findings draw attention toward the need for developing strategies to prevent MSP among teachers.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

musculoskeletal pain; occupational health; ergonomics; teacher; quality of life

PL

choroby narządów ruchu; higiena pracy; ergonomia; nauczanie; jakość życia

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2015
• Tom: Vol. 21, No. 3
• Strony: 344--350
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 36 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Karakaya I. C.

• Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Turkey

autor

Karakaya M. G.

• Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Turkey

autor

Tunc E.

• Uludag University, Turkey

autor

Kihtir M.

• Private Egeumut Hospital, Turkey

Uwagi

PL

Opracowanie ze środków MNiSW w ramach umowy 812/P-DUN/2016 na działalność upowszechniającą naukę.