농촌지역 농업인의 작업관련성 근골격계 증상 = Work-related Musculoskeletal Symptoms among AgriculturalWorkers in the Rural Community

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

The purpose of this study was to examine farming related musculoskeletal symptoms caused by agricultural work. As a cross-sectional study, a questionnaire survey was conducted in rural communities and investigation was carried out by a structured survey with 135 farmers. The results were as follows: Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in farmers in rural communities was 94.1%. But, 34.3~48.6% of agricultural workers who had pain consulted a doctor. We need more interests and efforts in agricultural fields to promote musculoskeletal health status of agricultural workers.

국문 초록 (Abstract)

본 연구는 농업인의 근골격계 증상을 파악하기 위한 서술적 조사연구로서, 경기도, 충청도, 경상도, 전라도, 강원도에 거주하는 농업인 135명을 대상으로 하였다. 연구결과 농업인의 근골격계 증상 호소률은 대상자의 94.1%였다. 그러나 증상이 있는 대상자 중 34.3~48.6%만이 병원 치료를 받는 것으로 나타났다. 그러므로 농업인의 근골격계 건강관리를 위한 교육과 증상의 조기 발견과 치료에 대한 적극적인 관리가 요구된다.

참고문헌 (Reference)

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