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Volume 2, Issue 1 (Journal of Ergonomics 2014)
Iran J Ergon 2014, 2(1): 19-26 |
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Malekpour F, Mohammadian Y, Moharampour A, Malekpour A. Assessment impact of musculoskeletal disorders and physical activity on quality of life automobile factory workers. Iran J Ergon 2014; 2 (1) :19-26
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1- PhD Student in Occupational Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Mohammadian_y@razi.tums.ac.ir
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Background: One of the main problems in the occupational workplace is musculoskeletal disorders. Quality of life is a multidimensional concept, including the ability of performance, health and mental statues that important factors such as physical, psychological, social relationships and personal attitude influence on quality of life .The aim of current study is assessment of impact of musculoskeletal disorders and physical activity on quality of life in automobile factory workers.
Materials and Methods: In this study, from 453 automobile factory workers, 140 workers participated. In order to determine musculoskeletal disorders, quality of life and physical activity, Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire, quality of life questionnaire (SF 36) and physical activity questionnaire were used respectively. Data were analyzed using SPSS-16 software with descriptive analysis and Pierson correlation analysis.
Result: The results showed that the between physical function, activity limitation due to physical problems, bodily pain, vitality, public health and fatigue with musculoskeletal disorders were statistically significant correlation (P< 0.05). Between regular physical activity and musculoskeletal disorders and consequent with quality of life obtained significant correlation.
Discussion: Physical activity (exercise) increases worker fitness and reduces probability risk of musculoskeletal disorders and increase quality of life.
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Received: 2014/02/19 | Accepted: 2014/05/26 | ePublished: 2014/06/15
Received: 2014/02/19 | Accepted: 2014/05/26 | ePublished: 2014/06/15
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