Effect of Low Back Pain on Ergonomic Risk Factors, Functional Disability, Pain Beliefs and Occupational Burnout Levels in Hairdressers

Authors : Tuba Maden

Pages : 289-295

Doi:10.46332/aemj.1461169

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Publication Date : 2024-12-17

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare ergonomic risk factors, functional disability level, pain beliefs, occupational burnout levels between hairdressers with and without low back pain. Materials and Methods: The working posture and equipment usage frequency of 81 hairdressers were evaluated in terms of ergonomic risk factors. Oswestry Disability Index and Back Pain Functional Scale were analyzed for the level of functional disability. Attitudes and behaviors toward pain were assessed using the Back Beliefs Questionnaire, while occupational burnout levels were evaluated with the Burnout Scale-Short Form. Results: The number of masters and age in the group with pain was higher than the other (p<0.05). When the ergonomic risk factors of the groups were examined, there was a difference only in the use of assistants (p<0.05). Individuals suffering from pain had higher levels of disability and burnout. The behaviors towards pain for individuals without pain were more pessimistic (p<0.05). Conclusion: As age and years spent in the profession increase, levels of functional disability and occupational burnout also rise. Hairdressers without pain exhibit more pessimistic attitudes toward low back pain. In high-risk occupational groups, it would be more valuable to examine musculoskeletal pain holistically by considering both physical and psychological stressors.
Keywords : ağrı, bel ağrısı, kuaför, meslek, tutum ve inançlar