[Complaints associated with locomotor system and other health problems of female health professionals.].
In a group of 393 nurses, laboratory assistants and rehabilitation workers, mean age 37.5 years, employed in the health services for an average period of 17.7 years the authors assessed, using an anonymous questionnaire, complaints regarding the locomotor apparatus and other health problems. Although the majority of respondents liked their jobs, 74% of the subjects suffered from vertebrogenic pain, painful feet (45 %), and headache (46 %). One third of the examined subjects reported insomnia and vertigo. Overweight was minimal in the investigated group. Physical activity was very restricted (only 14% of the women were regularly engaged in sports); an important factor was inadequate rest in 34 % of the women. As to weaknesses, the high rate of smokers was striking (33 %) and the popularity of sweets (30%) which apparently is associated with the stress of the medical profession. Social problems in interpersonal relations at the work place were mentioned by 28 % of the respondents. The percentage of subjects with impaired eyesight (22 %) was highly significant. From the investigation ensues that more attention should be paid to the control of risks in health professions, to regeneration of strength and prophylaxis of locomotor disorders by exercise. A major task is also to improve interpersonal relations and social problems of women in the health services. Key words: vertebrogenic complaints, articular complaints, stress among health professionals, prevention.
Müller
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Ortopedická klinika FN, Brno-Bohunice.
Chlubnová
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