Musculoskeletal Symptoms in Workers

• Autorzy: Ghasemkhani M. , Mahmudi E. , Jabbari H.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Self-report measures of musculoskeletal discomfort are a widely used and generally accepted risk factor for musculoskeletal disorders in epidemiologic research. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in packing workers. A cross-sectional study of 75 workers was carried out using a modified Nordic questionnaire. Prevalence was determined with the percentage of positive responses to questions on musculoskeletal symptoms. Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were the measures of association between prevalent musculoskeletal symptoms and demographic factors; they were determined with logistic regression. Most musculoskeletal symptoms in workers were from the low back (44.0%), shoulders (33.3%) and neck (32.0%). Years worked were strongly significantly associated with musculoskeletal symptoms and pain in the neck, shoulders and wrists/hands, P < .001–.050. Hazards related to repetitive movements and discomfort postures could be reduced with stretching exercises, rotation schedules and through new engineering solutions.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

musculoskeletal disorders; prevalence; packing; repetitive movements; awkward postures

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2008
• Tom: Vol. 14, No. 4
• Strony: 455–--462
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 27 poz., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Ghasemkhani M.

• Occupational Health Department, School of Public Health, Medical Sciences/University of Tehran, Tehran, I.R. Iran

autor

Mahmudi E.

• Occupational Health Department, School of Public Health, Medical Sciences/University of Tehran, Tehran, I.R. Iran

autor

Jabbari H.

• Center for Environmental Research, Medical Sciences/University of Tehran, Tehran, I.R. Iran

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