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Fatemeh Samadi, Aram Tirgar, Maryam Nikpour, Alireza Sefidchian,
Volume 1, Issue 1 (10-2017)
Abstract
Background: Medical students are required to do part of their services in different shifts. This pattern can harm their health and education. This study was aimed to investigate the relationship between shift work and the health status of medical interns. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 104 medical interns of Babol University of Medical Sciences, Iran. The data collection instrument included Survey of Shift workers (SOS) and Goldberg’s General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28). Descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentages, as well as analytical statistics (independent t-test,
Chi-square, and correlation) was performed. Results: According to the results, married and female students made up 75% and 18% of the participants, respectively. The mean age of participants was 25 ± 1 years. The statistical analysis showed that almost two thirds (71.6%) of students did not have appropriate mental health status and there was a significant relationship between mental health status and gastrointestinal problems (P= 0.041). There was a significant relationship between shift-work satisfaction and its adverse effects on students' family life (P<0.05). About 81.1% of students stated that they were unsatisfied with their shifts. In addition, students suffered from relatively high prevalence of digestive problems (76.3%) and insomnia (63.2%). Conclusion: The results of this study indicated a high prevalence of shift work problems among medical interns. It is recommended to train medical interns about the effects of shift work problems on their life and possible solutions.
Dr. Kojo Agyapong Afrifah, Mr. Mark Glalah,
Volume 5, Issue 3 (7-2021)
Abstract
Background: Anthropometric studies are essential in furniture design to ensure comfortability and improved productivity of users. Methods: Equations based on anthropometric principles of Human Factors and Ergonomics were used to assess the match and mismatch between imported plastic and locally made wooden classroom furniture dimensions and student body measurements and their implications on comfortability and musculoskeletal disorders experienced by the students. Additionally, student’s comfortability and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) experienced in using the furniture were confirmed with administration of questionnaires. Results: Match between student’s anthropometry and classroom furniture, included only underneath table height for the imported plastic furniture and chair seat height, width and underneath table height for the locally manufactured wooden furniture. Observed mismatches resulted in high incidence of MSDs including upper back (71.40%), lower back (58.30%), neck (51.90%), joint (39.10%), shoulder (32%), knee (25.20%) and wrist (22.60%) pains. The mismatches and prevalence of these MSDs were more in the female than male students. The use of the furniture was discomforting for students with only 6.60% being very comfortable using them. Conclusion: Recommended dimensions for ergonomically-designed furniture has been proposed to reduce MSDs the students suffer, improve student’s health, and promote comfortability to enhance their academic performance
