BACKGROUND: Patient-handling is one of the main tasks of nursing personnel; it imposes
compressive and shear forces on nurses' lower spine. The aim of this study was to …

Objective Low back pain (LBP) could cause serious consequences and has been shown to
be prevalent among emergency ambulance workers. Studies on the prevalence of and risk …

Background: Some health problems are more prevalent in shift workers than day workers.
Musculoskeletal disorders are considered as one of the most common health-related …

Psychosocial risks are considered as a burning issue in the Asia‐Pacific region. The aim of
this study was to investigate the impact of psychosocial work environment factors on health …

BACKGROUND: The serious shortages of nurses are related to increased risk for
musculoskeletal disorders during work. The complexity of patient care places nurses at high …

Dietary diversity score (DDS) is known as an indicator of food quality. Dietary diversity can
promote health status. The aim of this study was determined DDS and its related factors in …

Manual patient handling is known to be the major source of musculoskeletal load among
hospital nurses. The objectives of the present study were determination of frequency of …

Aim To assess the oral health status of underground coal mine workers, oral hygiene
practices, alcohol and tobacco habits. Materials and Methods A cross-sectional descriptive …

Objectives Shift work is associated with metabolic disorders as it disturbs circadian rhythms.
However, the potential association of shift work with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), a metabolic …

Background: Growing industrialization of China exposes its labor population to the risk of
musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and risk …