Estudo da presença de sintomas de Distúrbios Osteomusculares Relacionados ao Trabalho (LER/DORT) em profissionais cabeleireiros da cidade de Cajazeiras - PB.

Abstract

Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (RSI/WRMD) are understood as a work-related syndrome, characterized by the occurrence of several symptoms, such as pain, paresthesia, heaviness, fatigue, insidious onset, usually in the upper limbs, but It can affect the lower limbs, shoulder girdle and neck, being considered a public health problem due to its high prevalence in several professions. It is a pathology that is difficult to diagnose and treat, and prevention is the best way to control it. In this study, we chose to analyze the work of hairdressers, as these professionals present several risk factors for developing this syndrome due to the particularities of their work. The objectives of the study were to verify the presence of RSI/WRMD symptoms in professional hairdressers in the City of Cajazeiras-PB, to observe the most affected anatomical regions and to trace the sociodemographic profile of the study participants. The study is exploratory in the field and with a quantitative approach. The sample consisted of 31 professional hairdressers from the city of Cajazeiras-PB, in the period of May and June of this year. The data collection instrument used was a questionnaire composed of 10 objective questions, referring to the sociodemographic profile of the study participants and questions regarding the presence of RSI/WRMD symptoms. The results obtained showed that most hairdressers have been in the profession for 5 to 6 years and have a daily workload of between 6 and 10 hours. It was found that 90.32% work standing up during the entire working day and that 93.55% of the individuals said they felt pain. The most frequent body location reporting this symptom was hand and wrist (28.39%). The results of the study showed that most hairdressers in the city of Cajazeiras presented several symptoms of RSI/WRMD related to repetitive movements and poor posture during work.