Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in Brazilian hairdressers

Mussi, Gisele; Gouveia, Nélson

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“…In Brazil, according to the data from the Social Welfare Ministry, the WMSDs accounted for 52.8% of occupational diseases registered in 2001, 55.3% in 2002 and 50.1% in 2003. It has also been reported in Brazil that the most frequently affected body parts amongst hairdressers include the shoulder, the neck and back [6]. Mussi and Gouveia [6] reported that the prevalence of the WMSDs among hairdressers in Brazil was as high as 71%.…”

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“…Hairdressers are exposed to a variety of hazards in the workplace. These include chemical agents (products for hair), physical agents (noise, temperature) and ergonomic hazards (inappropriate posture during work and long working hours without breaks) [6]. In Brazil, according to the data from the Social Welfare Ministry, the WMSDs accounted for 52.8% of occupational diseases registered in 2001, 55.3% in 2002 and 50.1% in 2003.…”

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Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among hairdressers

Aweto¹,

Tella²,

Johnson³

2015

Int J Occup Med Environ Health

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Objectives: This study has investigated the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), the most commonly affected body parts, the risk factors of WMSDs and the coping strategies adopted by hairdressers. Material and Methods: The study design was a cross-sectional descriptive survey design. Two hundred and ninety-nine hairdressers (242 females and 57 males) from salons in Surulere and Mushin Local Government Areas of Lagos State completed a 27-item questionnaire. They were selected using a non-probability consecutive sampling technique. The inferential analysis was conducted using the Chi 2 test. The level of significance stood at p < 0.05. Results: The 12-month prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders stood at 75.6%. Two hundred and twenty-one (91.3%) participants reported gradual onset of musculoskeletal disorders. One hundred and sixteen (47.9%) participants had the onset of the WMSDs at the age range of 26-35 years. The most commonly affected body parts included the low back (76.3%), shoulder (62.5%) and neck (46.3%). Some of the major job risk factors of the WMSDs that were identified included: working in the same position for long periods and attending to a large number of customers in 1 day. Taking sufficient rest breaks by participants was one of the coping strategies adopted by the participants. The mean number of years of working experience was 7.85±0.4 years. One hundred and twenty-four (41.5%) participants had worked for 1-5 years. The Chi 2 analysis showed that the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders were significantly associated with the age of a participant (Chi 2 = 78.78, p = 0.001), years of working experience (Chi 2 = 78.03, p = 0.001) and hours spent working in a standing position (Chi 2 = 8.77, p = 0.01), respectively. Conclusions: The age of hairdressers, their years of working and the long hours they spent working in a standing position may be significant factors that contribute to the high prevalence of the WMSDs among them. The most commonly affected body parts included the low back, shoulders and neck.

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Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among hairdressers

Aweto¹,

Tella²,

Johnson³

2015

Int J Occup Med Environ Health

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“…This preference to conduct studies in organized industrial sectors and professions may not be peculiar to Nigerian scholars alone. Globally, prevalence studies on WMSDs among the self employed seem to be relegated to the background, apart from few on hair dressers [17][18][19]. Based on the aforementioned statements and the specific work activities of sewing machine operators, as well as dearth of literature on WMSDs on this population in Nigeria; this study was designed to determine the prevalence of WMSDs in sewing machine operators, the most frequently affected body parts, risk factors and coping strategies for WMSDs among self employed sewing machine operators in Maiduguri, Nigeria.…”

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Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Self Employed Sewing Machine Operators in Maiduguri, Nigeria

Sm¹,

Go²,

Mp³

et al. 2015

Occup Med Health Aff

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Background: Globally, studies on prevalence of WMSDs focused mainly on populations in organized industrial sectors and professions.Purpose: This study was therefore designed to determine the prevalence of WMSDs, risk factors and coping strategies for this disorder among self-employed sewing machine operators in Maiduguri, Nigeria.Method: Close-ended structured questionnaire, drafted and modified from the short version of the standardized Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) for investigating work-related musculoskeletal symptoms in working populations was used for the study. Copies of this questionnaire were administered on willing and volunteer selfemployed sewing machine operators in Maiduguri using a non-probability sampling of convenience technique.Results: Two hundred and nineteen copies of the questionnaire out of 247 administered were duly completed and retrieved. Ninety five out of the 219 respondents reported WMSDs, giving a prevalence of 43.4%. Mean and age range in years of the respondents were 30.03 ± 11.99 and 11-72 respectively. Majority (81.2%) of the respondents was in the age range of 11-40 years and males accounted for 63.9%. Weak significant association (p<0.05; p=0.042) in prevalence of WMSDs existed among the age groups. Lower back (41.7%) and neck (34.7%) were the most affected body parts. Conclusion:Majority of the respondents suffering from WMSDs were able to identify correctly the risk factors of this condition. This implies that this population may easily adjust to proper ergonomic measures if introduced to them.

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“…Na hora do almoço e aos fins-de-semana, dado o maior número de clientes, a situação piora ainda mais 5 . Assim, fica mais provável o surgimento/ agravamento das LMEs 5,36 .…”

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“…Neste setor, por vezes, existe algum desconforto térmico 4,13,36 ; potenciado no verão e pelos secadores 4 .…”

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Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in Brazilian hairdressers

Cited by 51 publications

References 7 publications

Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among hairdressers

Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among hairdressers

Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Self Employed Sewing Machine Operators in Maiduguri, Nigeria

RPSO. Volume 3 - Janeiro a Junho de 2017

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