Síndrome osteomusculares relacionados ao trabalho em mulheres de centro de ressocialização.

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DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2006

RESUMO

The present study aimed to analyze the frequency of the population affected by work-related injuries, considered a public health issue, as well as, the association of their occurrence and severity with anthropometric and work variables. A hundred forty six women from the Female Center of Resocialization participated in the study. They answered a validated questionnaire containing information on anthropometric data and work-related musculoskeletal complaints. The study of the association among and inside of the variables was performed by means of Goodmans test. High frequency of injury occurrences after the beginning of working activity (94,19%) was observed. The participants who needed work absence presented higher values on age and weight; as well as, it was more often reported by those who have been working for a long time. The most related complaint was acute pain in the column. In conclusion, it is high the frequency of work-related injuries as well as the association between higher values to weight and acute pain level; higher values of age and weight and need of absence; acute pain level and column region and, between longer time at work and need of absence.

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psiquiatria salud de la mujer prisons prisons saúde pública salud pública health conditions saúde da mulher public health prisões epidemiology nordic questionnaire of muscoloskeletal symptoms prisiones

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