Results: 32

Musculoskeletal pain and musculoskeletal syndromes in adolescents are related to electronic devices

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 94 (6), 2018
Abstract Objective: To evaluate television and simultaneous electronic devices use in adolescents with musculoskeletal pain and musculoskeletal pain syndromes. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed in 299 healthy adolescents of a private school. All students completed a self-administered quest...

Prevalencia de síntomas músculo-esqueléticos de la mano en estudiantes de odontología

Odovtos (En línea); 20 (2), 2018
Resumen Introducción: Los síntomas músculo-esqueléticos de las extremidades superiores son comunes entre los trabajadores dentales debido a la exposición a factores de riesgo, como movimientos repetitivos, esfuerzos intensos de manos, y malas posturas de muñecas. A medida que los estudiantes de odo...

Aggregation of risk indicators to cardiometabolic and musculoskeletal health in Brazilian adolescents in the periods 2008/09 and 2013/14

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 94 (2), 2018
Abstract Objective To assess the occurrence of an aggregate risk to cardiometabolic and musculoskeletal health of Brazilian adolescents in the period 2008/09 and 2013/14 and to identify whether there are differences in risk between the genders and in these periods. Methods This was a trend epidemiologi...

Public social security burden of musculoskeletal diseases in Brasil-Descriptive study

SUMMARY BACKGROUND: To present data on the social security burden of diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (DSOTC) in Brasil in 2014, and evolution of these social security expenditures between 2009 and 2014. METHOD: Compilation and analysis of data on the granting of disability ...

Systemic diseases and other painful conditions in patients with temporomandibular disorders and migraine

Abstract Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a highly prevalent, painful musculoskeletal condition affecting the masticatory system, and are frequently associated with migraines (M) and other diseases. This study aimed to investigate the association between painful TMD and M with other painful conditio...

Absenteísmo por distúrbios musculoesqueléticos em trabalhadores do Brasil: milhares de dias de trabalho perdidos

RESUMO: Objetivo: Descrever e analisar o absenteísmo dos trabalhadores do Brasil notificados com distúrbios musculoesqueléticos, do período de 2007 a 2012. Métodos: Estudo quantitativo, transversal e descritivo, com dados retrospectivos e secundários. Os registros foram do Sistema de Informaç�...

Artisanal fisherwomen/shellfish gatherers: analyzing the impact of upper limb functioning and disability on health-related quality of life

Abstract The aim is to analyze upper limb functioning and disability, and its association with health-related quality of life among artisanal fisherwomen from Bahia, Brazil. Cross-sectional epidemiological study was conducted with a sample of 209 fisherwomen. Structured questionnaires were used for socio...

Análise da capacidade no trabalho e estresse entre profissionais de enfermagem com distúrbios osteomusculares

RESUMO Objetivo Caracterizar os aspectos sociodemográficos, capacidade no trabalho e o estresse dos trabalhadores de enfermagem acometidos por distúrbios osteomusculares e analisar a associação entre comorbidades osteomusculares, capacidade, estresse e o apoio social. Métodos Estudo transversal,...

Obesity and its Association with Food Consumption, Diabetes Mellitus, and Acute Myocardial Infarction in the Elderly

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (6), 2016
Abstract Background: Obesity affects a large part of elderly individuals worldwide and is considered a risk predictor for the development of chronic diseases such as cardiac diseases, the leading causes of death in the elderly population. Objective: To investigate the prevalence of obesity and associat...

Factores de riesgo ergonómico en personal de atención hospitalaria en Chile

Cienc. Trab; 18 (57), 2016
RESUMEN Los factores de riesgo ergonómico en el personal de atención hospitala ria en Chile corresponden a una problemática actual en donde se iden tifican factores de riesgo de índole física y mental, generando falencias en el estado de salud de los trabajadores. Por esto, se identifican elemen tos...