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Investig. andin ; 22(40)jun. 2020.
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1550420

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Objetivo. Determinar la prevalência de síntomas musculoesqueléti-cos en operadores logísticos de una empresa de envíos de Santander. Materiales y métodos. Estudio descriptivo transversal, con la participación de 67 trabajadores de sexo masculino. Se analizó el autorreporte de síntomas musculoesqueléticos con el Cuestionario Nórdico Estandarizado. Resultados. El promedio de edad fue de 31 años. El 54 % de la población tiene sobrepeso, lleva en promedio 4,7 años en la labor y trabaja en promedio 70 horas semanales. La zona con mayor prevalencia de molestias es la espalda baja, con el 76 %. Del total de casos, el 48 % presentó molestias en más de un segmento corporal y el 37 % en solo una zona del cuerpo, el 85 % de la población reportó al menos un síntoma musculoesquelético. Conclusión. La región de la espalda baja presentó mayor sintomatología con el 76 %, seguido de los hombros y el cuello. La región que menos síntomas reportaron los trabajadores es a nivel de codos.


Objective: To determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in logistics operators of a Santander shipping company. Materials and method: Descriptive cross-sectional study, with the participation of 67 male workers. The self-report of musculoskeletal symptoms was analyzed with the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire. Results: The average age was 31 years. 54% of the population is overweight, they have been working on average 4.7 years and work an average of 70 hours per week. The area with the highest prevalence of discomfort is the lower back, with 76%. Of all cases, 48% presented discomfort in more than one body segment and 37% in only one area of the body. 85% of the population reported, at least, one musculoskeletal symptom. Conclusion: The lower back region presented the most symptoms with 76%, followed by the shoulders and neck. The region with the least symptoms reported by workers is at the elbow level.

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Article | IMSEAR | ID: sea-186198

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Background: Musculoskeletal symptoms or disorders among dentists have been major concern in recent years. The most frequent injuries occur in spine (neck and back), shoulders, elbow and hands. In order to summarize, the study describes mainly about the prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders among dentists, percentage of affection and prevalence of psychosocial aspects among dentists. Aim and objectives: The aim of the study was to find prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial aspects among dentist and among male and female dentists, among age groups (years) of dentists, between right handed and left handed dentists, between four categories of body mass index among dentists, dentists working in private practice, in academics and in both Private practice and academics, under‑ graduate and post‑ graduate level dentists between three categories of clinically experienced dentists between dentists working with assistant and without assistant and to find the prevalence of psychosocial risks among dentists. Materials and methods: To determine prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders by using standardized Nordic questionnaire for analysis of musculoskeletal symptoms and to determine prevalence of psychosocial aspects by using job content questionnaire. Results: Results of the study revealed that there is prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders among dentists. Among 463 dentist’s, total percentage of musculoskeletal affection was Farah Riyazuddin Munshi, Edrish Saifee Contractor, Muzammil Munshi. Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial aspects among dentists - A survey. IAIM, 2016; 3(8): 185-192. Page 186 90.7%. The percentage of affection in specific body areas are as follows neck pain 73.8%, Low back 70%, shoulder 62.4%, upper back 23%, elbow 16.7%, hips 14%, ankle 11.2%, knee 7.6%. The prevalence of psychosocial risk was 68%. Conclusion: From this survey, it can be concluded that there was high prevalence of musculoskeletal and psychosocial risk factors among dentists. These work related musculoskeletal disorders can be prevented by correcting awkward posture when working and taking appropriate ergonomic measures.

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