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KMID : 0384920050140010005
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Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing
2005 Volume.14 No. 1 p.5 ~ p.15
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Influencing Factors on Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders of Women Workers
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Kim Souk-Young
Kim Hee-Jeong
Jeon Hong-Jin
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study are to identify the influencing factors on work-related musculoskeletal disorders of women workers.
Method: Data were collected by questionnaires from 616 women workers from in such industries as electronics, food product, garment product and analyzed using descriptive statistics, multiple logistic regression.
Result: As its result, 71.3% of female manufacturing workers had musculoskeletal symptom. When Multiple logistic regression analysis on factors relating to musculoskeletal symptoms was carried out, age, work posture, job demand, type of industry, working hour, type of work, family support were statistically significant variables.
Conclusion: In conclusion, this study identifies that age, work posture, job demand, type of industry, working hour, type of work, family support are important factors affecting WMSDs.
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KEYWORD
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Women worker, Work-related musculoskeletal disorders, Social support, Work environment, Health behavior
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