scholarly journals ANÁLISE DOS FATORES HUMANOS E CONDIÇÕES DE TRABALHO EM OPERAÇÕES DE IMPLANTAÇÃO FLORESTAL

FLORESTA ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Da Silva Lopes ◽  
Janaine Vosniak ◽  
Nilton César Fiedler ◽  
Mário Takao Inoue
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
High Weight ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
High Incidence

Este trabalho teve por objetivo analisar os fatores humanos e condições de trabalho nas operações de implantação florestal. A coleta dos dados ocorreu por meio de entrevistas realizadas com 48 trabalhadores florestais das atividades de coveamento, plantio e adubação. Os resultados indicaram que a média de idade dos trabalhadores foi de 31,7 anos, estatura de 170,1 cm e peso de 74,2 kg; 77,9% eram de origem rural, 58,9% eram casados e 77,5% não concluíram o Ensino Fundamental. Quanto ao tempo de serviço na empresa, a média foi de 30,4 meses e o tempo médio de experiência na função foi de 23,0 meses. Em relação à lateralidade, 58,3% dos trabalhadores da atividade de coveamento eram destros e 41,7% eram canhotos, o que podendo influenciar na adaptação dos trabalhadores para a execução da operação. A elevada incidência de dores nas pernas (40,7%) e nas costas (30,3%) foi afirmada pelos trabalhadores do coveamento como sendo causada pelo elevado peso do equipamento. O capacete com viseira foi apontado pelos trabalhadores como causa de dores de cabeça e dificuldade de visão, e as luvas como causa de umedecimento das mãos e perda de sensibilidade, situações que podem dificultar o manuseio do perfurador de solo no trabalho.Palavras-chave: Implantação florestal; fatores humanos; qualidade de vida. AbstractHuman factors and work conditions analysis in forest planting operations. The aim of this research was to analyze human factors and work conditions in forest planting operations. Data were collected by interviews with 48 workers of hole-digging, planting and fertilizing activities. The results indicated that the workers average age was 31.7 years, height 170.1 cm and body weight 74.2 Kg. 77.9% were of rural origin, 58.9% were married and 77.5% did not reach basic schooling. The average job time in the company was 30.4 months and the average time of activity experience was 23.0 months. Most (58.3%) of the workers of hole-digging were dexterous and 41.7% were left-hand, which may influence the adaptation of workers in operation of the equipment. The high incidence of leg (40.7%) and back pain (30.3%) was affirmed by the workers of hole-digging as caused by the high weight of the equipment. The helmet with visor was appointed by workers as cause of headaches and vision difficulty and gloves were identified as cause to wet hands and hardly handling punch land in work.Keywords: Forest planting; human factors; quality of life.

Association of Muscle-Strengthening Activity With Knee and Low Back Pain, Falls, and Health-related Quality of Life Among Japanese Older Adults: A Cross-sectional Survey

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuhiro Harada ◽  
Ai Shibata ◽  
Koichiro Oka ◽  
Yoshio Nakamura
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Muscle Strengthening ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

This study aimed to examine the association of muscle-strengthening activity with knee and low back pain, falls, and health-related quality of life among Japanese older adults. A cross-sectional survey targeted 3,000 people. The response rate was 52% and 208 respondents did not meet the inclusion criteria. Therefore, 1,351 individuals were analyzed. Muscle-strengthening activity (exercise using equipment and body weight, lifestyle activities), knee and low back pain, falls over the past year, health-related quality of life (SF-8), and potential confounders were assessed. Individuals engaging in exercise using body weight and lifestyle activity (≥ 2 days/week) were more likely to have knee pain. Engaging in exercise using equipment and body weight was associated with higher scores of general health. These results indicate that exercise using equipment and body weight might have a positive effect on health-related quality of life, but muscle-strengthening activities are associated with knee pain in older people.

scholarly journals Nonspecific Low Back Pain among Kyokushin Karate Practitioners

Medicina ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Wiesław Błach ◽  
Bartosz Klimek ◽  
Łukasz Rydzik ◽  
Pavel Ruzbarsky ◽  
Wojciech Czarny ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Spinal Pain ◽  
Small Degree ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Training Experience

Background and objective: Spinal pain is a common and growing problem, not only in the general population but also among athletes. Lifestyle, occupation, and incorrectly exerted effort have a significant impact on low back pain. To assess the prevalence of low back pain among those practicing Kyokushin karate, we take into account age, body weight, sex, length of karate experience, level of skill, and occupation. Materials and Methods: The study involved 100 people practicing Kyokushin karate, aged 18 to 44. A questionnaire developed for this study and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) were used. Results: The research showed the prevalence of low back pain among karate practitioners (55%), depending on age (R = −0.24; p = 0.015), body weight (χ2 = 16.7; p = 0.002), occupation (χ2 = 18.4; p = 0.0004), and overall length of karate experience (R = −0.28; p = 0.04). A correlation was also found between sex (χ2 = 22.3; p = 0.001), occupation (χ2 = 51; p = 0.0000), length of experience (R = −0,28; p = 0.04), karate skill level (R = 0.39; p = 0.003), and the intensity of pain defined using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Subjects with low back pain showed minimal (71%) and moderate (29%) disability according to the Oswestry index. Conclusions: Low back pain is common in karate practitioners and depends on age, weight, occupation, and length of karate experience. The intensity of low back pain is influenced by sex, occupation, overall length of training experience, and one’s level of karate skill. Lumbar spine ailments reduce functionality and quality of life to a small degree. Karate practitioners seldom seek treatment for spinal pains, and only few use physiotherapy and pharmacology.

MALIGNANT TUMORS ASSOCIATED WITH METABOLIC SYNDROME: THE EXPRESSION PROFILE OF THE TRANSCRIPTIONAL AND GROWTH FACTORS

2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (6) ◽  
pp. 817-823
Author(s):  
Natalya Yunusova ◽  
Irina Kondakova ◽  
Sergey Afanasev ◽  
Larisa Kolomiets ◽  
Alena Chernyshova
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Growth Factors ◽  
Cell Motility ◽  
Expression Profile ◽  
Malignant Tumors ◽  
Molecular Targets ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
High Incidence

The study of the pathogenetic features of malignant tumors associated with metabolic syndrome (MS) is relevant because of high incidence of these tumors. Investigations of the mechanisms of involvement of MS in the pathogenesis of cancer reasonably supplemented by the study of transcription and growth factors associated with energy imbalance of the cell and involved in proliferation, apoptosis, angiogenesis, cell motility and inflammation. More research is needed to identify the most promising molecular targets for therapy of malignant tumors associated with MS with a view to increasing the survival and quality of life of these patients.

Disability and quality of life in patients with low back pain: Focus on sex and gender: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Yen-Mou Lu ◽  
Chung-Hwan Chen ◽  
Yi-Jing Lue
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Gender Identity ◽  
Gender Role ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sex And Gender ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Gender

BACKGROUND: Sex and gender affect responses to pain, but little is known about disability and quality of life. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the effects of sex and gender on disability and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with low back pain. METHODS: Ninety-three patients with low back pain were included in this cross-sectional survey study. Disability, HRQOL and gender identity were respectively assessed with the Oswestry Disability Index, Short Form-36 and Bem Sex Role Inventory. The participants were classified into four gender role orientations (masculinity, femininity, androgyny and undifferentiated). One-way analysis of variance was used to analyze both the sex and the gender role orientation. RESULTS: Females had higher disability than males (p< 0.05), but in gender identity, no significant difference was found. Seven domains of HRQOL were lower than the healthy norms. Males experienced greater impacts than females on vitality and mental health (p< 0.05). For gender identity, five domains of HRQOL had significant differences (p< 0.05). Masculinity orientation had the least impact on four domains (p< 0.05), while undifferentiated orientation had the largest impact on all domains. CONCLUSION: Sex and gender effects can be used to analyze disability and HRQOL in patients with low back pain. Females have higher disability, while HRQOL is greatly influenced by different gender role orientations.

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