Síndrome osteomusculares relacionados ao trabalho em mulheres de centro de ressocialização

Abstract

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 Goodman´s 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.