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http://dx.doi.org/10.5953/JMJH.2014.21.1.65

Gender Differences in Factors Affecting Musculoskeletal Diseases among the Korean Workers  

Hwang, RahIl (Department of Nursing, Shinhan University)
Kim, Kyung Ha (Labor Welfare Research Center, Korea Worker's Compensation & Welfare Service)
Suk, Min Hyun (Department of Nursing, CHA University)
Jung, Sung Won (Department of Nursing, Far East University)
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Journal of muscle and joint health / v.21, no.1, 2014 , pp. 65-74 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study examined gender differences on Musculoskeletal disease (MSD) medical status, the characteristics of the approved patients in workers, and the factors affected approval. Methods: Claim data for the MSD to the Korea Worker's Compensation & Welfare Services (2011) were employed. The medical status by gender was analyzed using t-test, chi square-test and multivariate logistic regression models. Results: The number of claims for MSD has continuously increased in females but not in males since 2006. The severity measured by the care duration, surgery experience and disability grade has been substantially higher in males than in females. Age, size of company, types of occupation, work duration and the weight of materials handled daily were associated with the approval. When males were considered, the work duration, the weight of materials handled daily and parts of the body were statistically significant predictors of approval in males. In case of female, there were meaningful predictors in types of industry and parts of the body. Conclusion: These findings suggest that gender-specific risk factors of MSD should be measured and the management program for MSD should be developed.
Keywords
Occupational disorders; Musculoskeletal diseases; Gender;
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