Frequency and risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders in high risk occupation workers in Urban, Karachi.
J Pak Med Assoc
; 72(12): 2463-2467, 2022 Dec.
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em Inglês
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-20239239
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To determine the frequency and risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders in high-risk occupation workers in an urban setting.METHODS:
The analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in Karachi from July to December 2020, and comprised office workers, operation theatre technicians and coolies. The presence of musculoskeletal disorders was assessed using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire to determine factors associated with moderate to severe condition. Data was analysed using SPSS 20.RESULTS:
Of the 300 male subjects, 100(33.3%) each were office workers, operation theatre technicians and coolies. The overall mean age was 33.25±6.8 years (range 18-50 years). The overall prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders was 179(59.7%). Besides, 117(65.4%) patients with musculoskeletal disorders had intermediate stage of the disease. The lower back and neck were the most common site of trouble involved in preceding 12 months 111(43.6%) each.CONCLUSIONS:
Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders was found to be a common problem affecting high-risk occupational workers.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
Bases de dados internacionais
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doenças Musculoesqueléticas
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Doenças Profissionais
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Estudo prognóstico
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Ensaios controlados aleatorizados
Tópicos:
Covid persistente
Limite:
Adulto
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J Pak Med Assoc
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
JPMA.5181
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