Correlação entre sintomas osteomusculares e qualidade de vida de professores do ensino fundamental

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyze the correlation between musculoskeletal symptoms and the quality of life of primary school teachers in the municipal public network of Guanambi, Bahia. This is an analytical cross-sectional study in which 52 elementaryschool teachers participated. The following instruments were used: Occupational sociodemographic questionnaire, Nordic Questionnaire of Musculoskeletal Symptoms (QNSO), Quality of Life Assessment Tool -WHOQOL-Bref. The occupational sociodemographic profile showed a predominance of females, most of them with a 40-hour workweek and a post-graduate degree. A large majority understood that their work is at risk to health and that they still tire frequently. There was a high prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms, mainly in the knee, lumbar spine, shoulder,and neck. Among the musculoskeletal symptoms in correlation with the occupational sociodemographic profile there was a significant relation between withdrawal and feeling tired at work. In the Whoqol-bref the total quality of life, the perception of the quality of life and the personal satisfaction presented good averages. Total quality of life and physical domain were affected in all results correlating with musculoskeletal symptoms. It was found that musculoskeletal symptoms directly affect teachers' quality of life.