Musculoskeletal Symptoms of the Neck and Upper Extremities Among Iowa Dairy Farmers

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• Personal Author:
  Anton D ; Donham, Kelley ; Gerr F ; Merlino L ; Nonnenmann MW
• Description:
  BACKGROUND: The prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS) among U.S. dairy farmers is relatively unknown. The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of neck and upper extremity MSS, and to examine associations between symptoms and dairy operation activities among dairy farmers. METHODS: Questionnaires were mailed to randomly selected dairy farmers in the State of Iowa, USA. Demographic, site specific MSS, and dairy operation activity information was obtained. Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were estimated with logistic regression adjusting for potential confounders. RESULTS: Among the participants (N = 341), shoulder MSS were reported most frequently (54%). Neck MSS were significantly associated with manually feeding (OR(adj) = 2.29; 95% CI = 1.09-4.80) and tractors use (OR(adj) = 2.17; 95% CI = 1.05-4.50). Also, wrist/hand MSS were associated with manually cleaning animal stalls (OR(adj) = 1.96; 95% CI = 1.06-3.63). CONCLUSIONS: Neck and upper extremity MSS were common and associated with common dairy farming practices. Future studies need to more accurately assess exposures to physical risk factors for MSS so ergonomic interventions can be developed. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Agriculture Ergonomics Farmers Musculoskeletal Diseases Musculoskeletal System Occupational Health Safety
• Keywords:
  Agricultural Agricultural Industry Agricultural Workers Animal Husbandry Workers Author Keywords: Musculoskeletal Disorders Disability Musculoskeletal Disorders Neck Injuries Occupational Tractors Upper Extremities Work Practices

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• ISSN:
  0271-3586
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Cooperative Agreement ; Grant
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Iowa ; OSHA Region 6 ; OSHA Region 7 ; Texas
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  443-451
• Volume:
  51
• Issue:
  6
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20034138
• Citation:
  Am J Ind Med 2008 Jun; 51(6):443-451
• Contact Point Address:
  Matthew W. Nonnenmann, Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Health Sciences, University of Texas Health Center at Tyler, 11937 US Highway 271, Tyler, TX 75708-3154
• Email:
  matt.nonnenmann@uthct.edu
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2008
• NORA Priority Area:
  Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
• Performing Organization:
  University of Iowa, Iowa City
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20010930
• Source Full Name:
  American Journal of Industrial Medicine
• End Date:
  20270929
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:517fa8e2a796cded2d90269521cae880df5e497f0402d8c333b002b37ef414f97e53acd876e31c9990ef3f5d0819d7d8315c9945eb15e1b5f7bca431b519772d
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  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/189498/cdc_189498_DS1.pdf
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