title: [Influence of environmental discomfort on musculoskeletal disorders].
abstract: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common among hospital workers. This cross-sectional study on 1744 hospital workers showed strong interaction between temperature complaints (OR 2.73), other environmental complaints (OR 3.12) and upper limbs disorders. A significant interaction between temperature and strain for upper limbs disorders (F = 9.52, p = 0.023) was also found. Environmental and psychosocial factors can interact increasing significantly the risk of MSDs.
authors: Istituto di Medicina del Lavoro, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy. nicolamagnavita@gmail.com
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authors: Magnavita
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authors: Elovainio
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authors: De Nardis
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authors: Heponiemi
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authors: Garbarino
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authors: Magnavita
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authors: Bergamaschi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D010564:Personnel, Hospital; D034941:Upper Extremity