ABSTRACT
The aim is to analyze upper limb functioning and disability, and its association with health-related quality of life among artisanal fisherwomen from Bahia, Brazil. Cross-sectional epidemiological study was conducted with a sample of 209 fisherwomen. Structured questionnaires were used for socio-demographic and comorbidity information, as well as the instruments Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) and Short-Form Healthy Survey (SF-36) respectively, to evaluate the upper limbs and health-related quality of life. The results demonstrated that the presence of musculoskeletal disorders in the upper limbs directly affects the values of the DASH instrument and the SF-36v01 questionnaire scores, while also generating a negative correlation between the DASH and SF-36v01. The varying functioning abilities, pain and social aspects negatively affect upper limb function, and the daily activities and work of fisherwomen. The presence of chronic disease and the absence of intervention and rehabilitation for these professionals, that could produces, in a long-term, cases of disability.
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Disabled Persons , Musculoskeletal Diseases/epidemiology , Occupational Diseases/epidemiology , Quality of Life , Activities of Daily Living , Adult , Animals , Brazil/epidemiology , Chronic Disease , Cross-Sectional Studies , Disability Evaluation , Female , Fishes , Health Surveys , Humans , Middle Aged , Shellfish , Upper Extremity , Young AdultABSTRACT
Abstract The aim is to analyze upper limb functioning and disability, and its association with health-related quality of life among artisanal fisherwomen from Bahia, Brazil. Cross-sectional epidemiological study was conducted with a sample of 209 fisherwomen. Structured questionnaires were used for socio-demographic and comorbidity information, as well as the instruments Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) and Short-Form Healthy Survey (SF-36) respectively, to evaluate the upper limbs and health-related quality of life. The results demonstrated that the presence of musculoskeletal disorders in the upper limbs directly affects the values of the DASH instrument and the SF-36v01 questionnaire scores, while also generating a negative correlation between the DASH and SF-36v01. The varying functioning abilities, pain and social aspects negatively affect upper limb function, and the daily activities and work of fisherwomen. The presence of chronic disease and the absence of intervention and rehabilitation for these professionals, that could produces, in a long-term, cases of disability.
Resumo O objetivo foi analisar a incapacidade e a funcionalidade de membros superiores e verificar sua associação com a qualidade de vida relacionada com a saúde de pescadoras artesanais da Bahia, Brasil. Estudo epidemiológico, de corte transversal, envolvendo uma amostra de 209 pescadoras artesanais. Foram utilizados questionários estruturados para informações sociodemográficas e comorbidades e os instrumentos Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) e Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Healthy Survey (SF-36), para, respectivamente, avaliação dos membros superiores e qualidade de vida relacionada com a saúde. Os resultados encontrados demonstram que a presença de distúrbios musculoesqueléticos (DME) em membros superiores afeta diretamente os valores do instrumento DASH e os escores do SF-36v01, bem como a correlação negativa encontrada entre o DASH e os domínios do SF-36v01. As variáveis capacidade funcional, dor e aspectos sociais afetam negativamente a funcionalidade de membros superiores e as atividades do cotidiano e do trabalho de pescadoras artesanais. A presença de doença crônica e a ausência de intervenção e reabilitação desses profissionais geram, a longo prazo, casos de incapacidade.
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Humans , Animals , Female , Adult , Young Adult , Quality of Life , Musculoskeletal Diseases/epidemiology , Occupational Diseases/epidemiology , Shellfish , Brazil/epidemiology , Activities of Daily Living , Chronic Disease , Cross-Sectional Studies , Health Surveys , Disabled Persons , Upper Extremity , Disability Evaluation , Fishes , Middle AgedABSTRACT
Quality of life is an indicator of how well one perceives that he/she is functioning physically and mentally. The aim of this paper is to determine the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of artisanal fisherwomen/shellfish gatherers from the Saubara municipality in Bahia, Brazil in comparison to the general population. A structured questionnaire was administered to a sample of 209 artisanal fisherwomen selected at random. The HRQOL questionnaire, known as the 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey version 1 (SF-36v01), was also used, having been translated and verified cross-culturally for the Brazilian population. Sociodemographic, lifestyle and comorbidity information was also collected. Chronic diseases and indicators of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) were self-reported. The study population consisted primarily of individuals between 30 and 45 years of age (78%), of self-classified races black or brown (96.2%), with no more than an elementary school education (77%) and married (64.6%). In all the SF-36v01 dimensions, the values in the sample were lower than in the general population of Brazil, which was used as the reference population. In the "Physical Health" domain (Physical Functioning; Physical Role Limitations; Bodily Pain; General Health Perception) a tendency toward a lower health-related quality of life was observed among those who were older, had a lower education level, and had a prevalence of MSDs, hypertension or arthritis. The interference of health conditions linked to the fisherwomen's work activities may contribute to lower HRQOL in all analyzed aspects, in comparison to the general population. In light of these findings, public health policies must consider these informal workers who contribute greatly to Brazil's economy and food system.
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Fisheries , Health Surveys , Musculoskeletal Diseases/epidemiology , Occupational Diseases/epidemiology , Occupational Health/statistics & numerical data , Quality of Life , Adult , Aged , Animals , Brazil/epidemiology , Chronic Disease/epidemiology , Chronic Disease/psychology , Comorbidity , Cross-Sectional Studies , Educational Status , Female , Fishes , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Musculoskeletal Diseases/etiology , Musculoskeletal Diseases/psychology , Occupational Diseases/etiology , Occupational Diseases/psychology , Prevalence , Seafood , Self Report , Shellfish , Workforce , Young AdultABSTRACT
Resumo Em uma pesquisa, realizada em uma comunidade de pescadores artesanais, verificouse que dentre as principais queixas de saúde encontravam-se aquelas relacionadas aos distúrbios musculoesqueléticos atribuídos às condições do trabalho. O presente artigo identificou a prevalência dos distúrbios musculoesqueléticos (DME) em pescoço/ombro e membros superiores distais em pescadoras artesanais/marisqueiras em Saubara, Bahia, Brasil. Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico de corte transversal realizado com 209 pescadoras artesanais/marisqueiras. Foram utilizados para este estudo a versão brasileira do Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ) e do Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) e um questionário contendo as demandas físicas adaptadas para o trabalho da marisqueira. Os valores encontrados para DME em algum segmento do corpo, pescoço ou ombro e membros superiores distais foram 94,7%, 71,3% e 70,3%, respectivamente. Foi observado que as marisqueiras realizam longas jornadas de trabalho, mesmo com altas prevalências de DME. Verificou-se que dentre os fatores determinantes da permanência destas pessoas nesta atividade está a necessidade de obtenção do sustento e da segurança alimentar da suas famílias com a venda e o consumo do marisco.
Abstract This study was conducted in an artisanal fishing community. The main health complaints included musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) attributable to working conditions. The present work found a prevalence of neck and distal upper limb MSD among the artisan fisherwomen/shellfish gatherers in Saubara, Bahia, Brazil. This was a cross-sectional cohort epidemiological study involving 209 artisanal fisherwomen/shellfish gatherers. The Brazilian version of the Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ), the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) and a survey listing physical demands adapted to shellfish gathering were used for the study. The MSD values obtained in some part of the body, neck or shoulder, and distal upper limb were 94.7%, 71.3% and 70.3%, respectively. The shellfish gatherers were found to work long shifts despite the high prevalence of MSD. The factors that cause these women to keep performing such activities include the need to make a living and provide food for their families through the sale and consumption of seafood.
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Humans , Animals , Female , Musculoskeletal Diseases/epidemiology , Aquaculture , Occupational Diseases/epidemiology , Shellfish , Brazil/epidemiology , Prevalence , Cross-Sectional Studies , Risk FactorsABSTRACT
This study was conducted in an artisanal fishing community. The main health complaints included musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) attributable to working conditions. The present work found a prevalence of neck and distal upper limb MSD among the artisan fisherwomen/shellfish gatherers in Saubara, Bahia, Brazil. This was a cross-sectional cohort epidemiological study involving 209 artisanal fisherwomen/shellfish gatherers. The Brazilian version of the Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ), the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) and a survey listing physical demands adapted to shellfish gathering were used for the study. The MSD values obtained in some part of the body, neck or shoulder, and distal upper limb were 94.7%, 71.3% and 70.3%, respectively. The shellfish gatherers were found to work long shifts despite the high prevalence of MSD. The factors that cause these women to keep performing such activities include the need to make a living and provide food for their families through the sale and consumption of seafood.
