Gender differences, ergonomics risks and upper quadrant musculoskeletal pain in hairdressers

• Published in: International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics Vol. 29; no. 2; pp. 685 - 689
• Main Authors: Ercan, Sabriye, İnce Parpucu, Tuba, Başkurt, Zeliha, Başkurt, Ferdi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Taylor & Francis 03.04.2023
• Subjects: ergonomics; Ergonomics - methods; Female; gender; hairdresser; Humans; Male; Musculoskeletal Diseases - epidemiology; musculoskeletal pain; Musculoskeletal Pain - epidemiology; Neck; Occupational Diseases - epidemiology; Sex Factors; Upper Extremity; upper quadrant; hairdresser; musculoskeletal pain; gender; upper quadrant; ergonomics

Objectives. This study examined ergonomic risk levels and upper quadrant musculoskeletal pain (UQMP) levels of hairdressers, and the difference and correlation between genders. Methods. Volunteers participating in the study were assessed with the descriptive data form, rapid upper limb assessment (R...