Investigating the cognitive and musculoskeletal problems due to smartphone addiction
Journal of Behdasht dar Arseh (i.e., Health in the Field),
Vol. 10 No. 4 (1401),
20 June 2023
,
Page 49-56
https://doi.org/10.22037/jhf.v10i4.40914
Abstract
Background and Aims: Periodic examinations are one of the requirements of occupational health care system and part of the second level of disease prevention which is recommended by the Occupational Safety and Health Organization. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of occupational diseases among workers in the industry and services sectors in Robat Karim.
Materials and Methods: This work is a cross-sectional study in which 3026 workers were asked for periodical examinations, referring to Occupational Medicine of Shahid Shaterian in Robat Karim. Data collection checklist, SPSS 22 software and descriptive statistical analyses including central indexes, distribution and frequency distribution, were used to describe and compare the studied variables. Ethical considerations were also observed at all stages of the study.
Results: The highest prevalence of underlying disease in the age group over 41 years old both in men and women were acquired type and diabetes, followed by cardiovascular diseases. The most common type of general disease in women was asthma, followed by hypothyroidism and cardiovascular diseases. In periodic examinations, 26% of workers showed to have hearing loss, less than 1% had contact dermatitis, and 3% had work-related back pain.
Conclusion: The high prevalence of hearing problems necessitates hearing screening, training and technical-engineering controls to prevent this disease. These measures play an effective role in the early identification of sensorineural hearing loss. Considering the prevalence of underlying diseases, the implementation of control programs and self-care programs for employees is a requirement.
- Hearing loss, Occupational disease, Employee examinations, General disease, Occupational medicine
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