Volume 1, Issue 3 (11-2019)
Tabari Biomed Stu Res J 2019, 1(3): 26-31 |
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Heydari Gorgi A M, ramzani S, hoseinnezhad Z, Pahnabi A. The Study of musculoskeletal disorders associated with labor in midwives working in educational centers of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences. Tabari Biomed Stu Res J 2019; 1 (3) :26-31
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1- Education Development Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
2- MSc Student in Occupational Health, Department of Occupational Health, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
3- MSc Student in Midwifery Counseling, Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
4- Student Research Committee, Department of Operating Room, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
2- MSc Student in Occupational Health, Department of Occupational Health, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
3- MSc Student in Midwifery Counseling, Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
4- Student Research Committee, Department of Operating Room, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
Abstract:
Musculoskeletal disorders are one of the most important causes of poor body position (poor posture) during work and are considered as the major health problems in the hospital. The aim of this study was to determine occupationally related skeletal disorders in midwifery staff working in educational centers of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences during the years of 2017-2018. This cross-sectional study was conducted using a descriptive-analytical approach. 40 midwifery employees who were employed in educational centers of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences were selected through multistage sampling. The data gathering tool was Nordic standard questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistical tests including Mann-Whitney using SPSS version 20 software. The results indicated that the symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders were high among midwives, so that the frequency of disorders in one or more areas of the body during the last 12 months was 77.5%. The highest frequency of pain, discomfort and anesthesia was observed in the last 12 months in three areas of limbs (65%), shoulders (45%) and back (45%). There was a direct relationship between the amount of musculoskeletal disorders in the last 7 days among midwives with age (r = 0.47, P = 0.002). There was no significant correlation between acute skeletal disorders and some demographic characteristics such as height, weight, BMI. Considering the prevalence of skeletal disorders in midwifery personnel, proper planning for improvement of working conditions and reduction of these disorders among midwives seems necessary. Training on how to help the patient correctly, and hospital bed designing according to ergonomic standards can be helpful.
Type of Study: Research (Original) |
Published: 2019/11/1 | ePublished: 2019/11/1
Published: 2019/11/1 | ePublished: 2019/11/1
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