Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Cosmetologists
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15511019 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alexandra Tsigonia (Technological Educational Institute of Athens), Dimitra Tanagra (University of Patras), Athena Linos (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), Γεώργιος Μερεκούλιας (0000-0003-0616-6979, University of Patras), Georgios Merekoulias (Occupational Health Unit, Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, Patras University, 26500 Rio Patras, Greece), Evangelos C Alexopoulos (0000-0003-0449-918X, University of Patras, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2009 |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue | 12 |
| Pages | 2967-2979 |
| Publication date | 2009-11-27 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph6122967 |
| PMID | 20049238 |
| PMCID | PMC2800326 |
| OpenAlex | W2063589800 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 31 |
A cross-sectional study was performed to investigate the relationships between physical, psychosocial, and individual characteristics and different endpoints of low back, neck, shoulder, hand/wrist and knee musculoskeletal complaints among cosmetologists in Athens, Greece. The study population consisted of 95 female and seven male beauty therapists (response rate 90%) with a mean age and duration of employment of 38 and 16 years, respectively. Neck pain was the most prevalent musculoskeletal complaint, reported by 58% of the subjects, while hand/wrist and low back complaints resulted more frequently in self-reported consequences (chronicity, care seeking and absenteeism). Significant relationships were found between self-reported physical risk factors like prolonged sitting, use of vibrating tools, reaching far and awkward body postures and the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders at various body sites. Among psychosocial variables co-worker support and skill discretion seem to be the most important reflecting organizational problems and cognitive-behavioral aspects. The study results also suggest that effective intervention strategies most likely have to take into account both ergonomic improvements and organizational aspects
Absenteeism · Alternative medicine · Cross-sectional study · Environmental health · Low back pain · Physical therapy · Population · Psychiatry · Psychosocial · Sitting · Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders · Medicine · Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation · Occupational health in dentistry · Psychology
| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 0,21 |
| Citation span | 2012 - 2023 (12) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |