MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN IN PRIMARY CARE PROFESSIONALS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: MIXED METHODS STUDY

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  • Marcilene Marques de Freitas Tamborini
  • Christiane de Fátima Colet
  • Alexa Pupiara Flores Coelho Centenaro
  • Eliane Nogueira de Souza Souto
  • Alana Thais Gisch Andres
  • Carmen Cristiane Schultz
  • José Antonio Gonzales da Silva

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https://doi.org/10.1590/ce.v29i0.94735

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Musculoskeletal Pain, Health Personnel, COVID-19, Occupational Health, Primary Health Care.

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Objective: To analyze musculoskeletal pain in primary care health professionals and their experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Method: A mixed-methods study carried out in southern Brazil between June 2021 and February 2022. A sample of 50 participants, using questionnaires related to pain and musculoskeletal symptoms and interviews with pre-prepared scripts. Data analysis using descriptive and inferential statistics and Thematic Content Analysis.

Results: Most of the nursing sector participants worked 40 hours a week. The most affected areas are the shoulders, upper back, and neck, ranging from moderate (42%) to severe (10%) pain. Statistically significant differences related to pain and fear of contracting COVID-19 between those with previous health problems and nurses.

Conclusion: Given that pain can be associated with working conditions, it is essential to identify risk factors to avoid further damage to workers' health.

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04-04-2024

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Tamborini, M. M. de F., Colet, C. de F., Centenaro, A. P. F. C., Souto, E. N. de S., Andres, A. T. G., Schultz, C. C., & Silva, J. A. G. da. (2024). MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN IN PRIMARY CARE PROFESSIONALS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: MIXED METHODS STUDY. Cogitare Enfermagem, 29. https://doi.org/10.1590/ce.v29i0.94735

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