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A Study on the Relationship between Psychosocial Factors and Symptoms of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders

심리사회적 요인과 근골격계질환 증상과의 관계에 대한 연구

  • 이윤근 (노동환경건강연구소 직업성근골격계질환센터) ;
  • 박희석 (홍익대학교 정보산업공학과)
  • Published : 2003.11.30
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Abstract

Recent studies indicate potential links between various psychosocial factors and work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). In this research, the effects of job stressors on the WMSDs symptoms were investigated using questionnaire in the largest automotive company in Korea. It was found that perception of workload, over time and shift work, and working using powered hand tools were significant factors for the symptoms of WMSDs, along with smoking habit, periodic exercise, and interpersonal relationship. Practical applications of this research include practitioners taking into account psychosocial work factors and job stress in their efforts to reduce and control WMSDs.

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