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Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Sleep Disturbance in Female Nurses
Sleep disturbance is a common symptom in the in the general population . An association between sleep disturbances and functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders has been reported by several investigators. GI synptoms are more common among people with sleep disturbance in female nurses. To explore this issue further, a study using a cross sectional design was conducted. To determine whether une…
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- 1907-3062
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- Universal Medicina:28(2):100-105
Museuloskeletal Pain and Posture Decrease Step Length in Young Adults
Pain of the musculoskeltal system, especially low back pain is one of the most frequent problems with a high risk of disability. The aim of this researh study was to determine the existence of an association between low back pain on one hand, posture and step length on the other. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 77 healthy young adult subjects. Step length was measured with the Biod…
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- Universa Medicine:28(2):92-99
Manual Handing as Risk Factor of Low Back Pain Among Workers
Disorders of the musculoskeletal system constitute a comsiderable health problem in industrialized societies. Low back pain (LBP) remain a comon and costly problem among the workers. Worplace injuries, primarily musculoskeletal disorder, are a pesistent problem for nursing. A cross-sectional study was conducted to invesgate prevalence of LBP as well as the potential risk factors associated with…
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- Universa Medicine:28(3):170-178
Restless Legs Syndrome and Impact on Work Performance
Retless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological sensorimotor disorde characterized by supleasant sensations in the legs and an unconttrollable urge to move them for relief. The RSL prevalence in the general population is 0.1%-11.5%, and increases with age, with the highest effects of producing a primary sleep disorder (70%-80%).Women appear to be at increased risk, as do indiwiduals with certain…
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- Universa Medicina:28(1):42-48
The Role of Night Shif Work on Blood Pressure Among Healthy Female Nurses
Although hypertension is probably the most common disease on earth, little is known about the association between shift work and hypertension. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship of night work and blood pressure among health nurses. A croo-sectional study was performed from March to April 2007 among 152 healthy female nurse from one hospital in Central Jakarta. Historical d…
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- Universa Medicina, 27(2): 65-71
The Association Between Shift Work and Body Mass Index Among Female Nurses
Possibly due to a disturbance rhythms, shift work is associated with several health problems, particularly an increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). Obesity is well know independent cardiovascular risk factor and has been shown to be more prevalent among shift work. The objective of this study was to examine the association between shift work and body mass index in nurses working in on…
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- 1907-3062
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- Universa Medicina, 27(2): 72-77
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