Factors associated with musculoskeletal symptoms and heart rate variability among cleaners - cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The professionals who perform cleaning activity constitute a major economic sector in Brazil. Cleaners may develop health problems related to the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems. It is necessary to understand the working and health conditions of cleaners in Brazil. Thus, the aim of this study was to identify factors associated with musculoskeletal symptoms and heart rate variability (HRV) among cleaners.

Methods

A cross-sectional study conducted at a public higher education institution with 45 outsourced cleaners following approval from the institutional ethics committee. The participants answered a questionnaire addressing sociodemographic, occupational and health data, the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, the Physical Activity Questionnaire (work

SUBMITTER: Sotrate Goncalves J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7247127 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature