학술논문
Self-Reported Musculoskeletal Pain in Latino Vineyard Workers.
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*TREATMENT of backaches
*AGE distribution
*AGRICULTURAL laborers
*AGRICULTURE
*OUTPATIENT medical care
*ANALYSIS of variance
*COMPUTER software
*EPIDEMIOLOGY
*HEALTH services accessibility
*HISPANIC Americans
*WORK-related injuries
*MEDICAL needs assessment
*MUSCULOSKELETAL system diseases
*MYALGIA
*PHYSICAL therapy
*PHYSICAL therapy services
*SELF-evaluation
*U-statistics
*PILOT projects
*DATA analysis
*RETROSPECTIVE studies
*SYMPTOMS
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1059-924X
Abstract
The agricultural economy in the United States is dependent on millions of Latino migratory workers. Despite the health risks associated with this line of work, many agricultural workers lack health insurance or access to health care services. The purpose of this study was to collect demographic data and investigate the musculoskeletal health of Latino migratory vineyard workers. A physical therapy team collected demographic data at health clinics held at vineyards in Oregon. Nearly half (48.4%) of all vineyard workers reported experiencing musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS) in at least one region of the body. The primary region of reported MSS was the back (32% of all men and 43.7% of all women). In most cases, those who reported MSS were significantly older than those who did not report MSS. Future research is necessary to identify personal and work related injury risk factors in order to develop prevention programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]